Niedern looked at Suye and asked, "I never expected you to want to run a merchant association. That will inevitably distract you. So, what are you making money for?"
"To become a legend."
Light flashed in Suye's eyes.
"This path is difficult, far more difficult than you imagine," Niedern said.
"I'm ready." Suye
"Go back. I believe you'll definitely pass your exams this semester." Niedern's tone softened.
"Thank you, Teacher!"
Suye bowed ninety degrees, not a fraction off, and only then turned to leave.
When Suye reached the door, Niedern suddenly said, "Wait."
Suye turned around and looked at Niedern in surprise.
Niedern pondered for a long while, but never spoke.
Suye sensed that something was strange about Niedern's attitude. He stood there and waited quietly.
After quite some time, Niedern finally looked into Suye's eyes and said, "Athens City may undergo some changes in the near future. Apart from home and school, try not to wander around, especially stay away from the Acropolis. Go back."
"Yes."
For some reason, Suye suddenly remembered what Kelton had said yesterday, and felt faintly uneasy.
Watching Suye leave, Niedern stared at the empty doorway, and a scene from many years ago suddenly appeared before his eyes.
Many years ago, a child who had fled famine in the north and reached Athens City had also once raised his dirty face, stared with bright eyes, and said the same words before his teacher.
After thinking for a long time, Niedern opened the Magic Book and wrote a letter to Thucydides.
"I once asked you what kind of student was the most outstanding. You said that the student who made people remember their dreams was certain to be the most outstanding. I never understood your words until I met Suye—or, more accurately, the Suye he is