Inside Catherine's office on the seventh floor of Truth Institute Castle.
She looked up at the witch before her and said, "Shally Holmes, a wizard apprentice and one of my collaborators at Truth Institute, has access to a special resource. In two months, go with him to the Jadeflower Enclave."
Shally's eyes flashed with interest after listening to Witch Catherine's explanation. "Thank you for your concern, Teacher."
"Research into the history of the Nameless King is indeed a major topic, and the Istoria Archaeology Award is truly attractive to archaeologists. I never expected that one of Little Junior Brother's friends would actually find the tomb of the Nameless King's wife. I don't know whether it's real, but it's certainly worth exploring."
"Teacher, I'll protect Junior Brother."
Witch Catherine glanced at her.
Shally was dressed in the robes of a Holy Wizard. "Black Wizards are sinister and treacherous. I don't trust any of them. But with me here, Teacher, I'll definitely follow your wishes and protect Locke."
"He's new blood for the Academic Committee, and more important than I am. I won't let him encounter any danger in the territory of the Black Wizards."
Witch Catherine frowned. "Shally, that's not what I meant. Regardless of status, you yourself are very important to me. You've followed me since you were a Third-Class Wizard Apprentice. Along the way, you've now become a First-Ring Crystallization Stage Wizard and a council mage of Golden Crown Mountain, while I've already obtained the title of Crown."
"You and I have shared many experiences. Those memories have become the foundation of our relationship."
"But... I really do want you to protect Locke Augustine." Witch Catherine said, "Both of you are important to me in different ways."
Emotion surged through Shally's eyes. "Thank you, Teacher."
"I'll guarantee Junior Brother's