Gelman, Biscuit, and Shizuku discussed things as they entered the mansion through the back door.
In the spacious first-floor hall, they saw Wing standing there.
Kurapika and Chikyū were both in horse stances, concentrating and keeping their breathing steady.
" You're back?"
Wing turned around with a smile and pointed at Kurapika.
"Gelman, you have a fine student. Just looking at his Ten tells me he hasn't been slacking off. He's truly combined talent with hard work."
Biscuit and Shizuku looked over Gelman's student with curiosity.
They wanted to see what kind of person could catch Gelman's eye. Then a handsome young man of sixteen or seventeen opened his eyes.
Good-looking.
That was Biscuit's first thought when she saw Kurapika.
He was only a little less handsome than his teacher, but still very good-looking. Was this what they meant by birds of a feather flocking together?
Biscuit was already thinking about how to trick the pair into taking a photo together. "Gems" always looked better in pairs.
Kurapika seemed like he'd be easier to deal with. Gelman, on the other hand, wouldn't be so simple. He'd probably see through her intentions right away. She'd have to find a natural opportunity...
Biscuit chuckled quietly to herself.
Shizuku silently observed the way Kurapika's aura enveloped him, then gave an almost imperceptible nod.
He had great talent. Gelman had chosen a fine student.
Kurapika slowly let his aura fade, keeping his breathing even. He didn't dare forget Gelman's instructions for a moment—he had to make releasing and containing his aura as natural as breathing.
"Teacher." He stood ramrod straight. "After putting away my luggage, I got interested in Chikyū's training, so I took the liberty of coming over to practice with him."
Gelman had no objection. "That's fine. Consistent practice is a good