Was the so-called "mist" inside actually a manifestation of some unique magical environment?
If so, were Zander's amnesia and the experiences of the Tidal Trade Union's scouting adventurers also connected to this unusual magical environment?
Was this why his teacher had called her here?
He Xi turned to look at Flora, who was not far away.
Flora happened to look over at him, too. She winked her left eye at He Xi, her bright blue eyes clearly saying, Don't worry.
Fivik had also noticed He Xi's concerns. "Don't worry. Dungeons come in all shapes and sizes, but I've seen most of the major types.
"Once you and your friends go in, just follow orders and don't wander off or touch things."
He Xi thought it over. That was true. If the sky fell, the tall ones—or the short ones—would hold it up. He didn't need to worry.
So he nodded and turned to leave, intending to take care of his preparations for tomorrow's departure.
"Wait."
Fivik suddenly called out to him, looking toward a cabinet off to the side. "Did something happen over there?"
He Xi stopped and, together with Flora, looked in the direction she was pointing.
That was where the demon had appeared before.
Although Flora had even used a cantrip to clean the area several times after that day, Fivik had apparently still sensed an extremely faint, out-of-place aura.
Flora set down her teacup and quickly recounted what had happened that day—the demon's projection, He Xi's response, and how they had finally driven it away.
He Xi had no intention of hiding anything from his teacher. At this point, he not only admitted what had happened, but also told her about the contract he had with the demon.
After listening to them, Fivik's round little face immediately