"An adventurer," He Xi answered again.
"An adventurer?" Alvin's brows drew together even more tightly, and the corners of his mouth turned down. The profession seemed to have stirred up unpleasant reports of violence and chaos from his memory.
"Alvin, Mr. He Xi and Madam Zoya simply want a quiet place to settle down." Mrs. Royce immediately cut in. She had no intention of letting her husband's unwelcoming attitude ruin a lease that could save her worry for an entire year.
Alvin loosened his collar, walked over to another armchair, and sank into it wearily, not pursuing the subject further.
"The editorial department was nearly run ragged today." He rubbed the bridge of his nose. Perhaps it was professional habit, or perhaps he merely wanted to distract himself. "Next week is Fernandez Magic Academy's unified entrance examination. We have to prepare a special issue, and follow up on the backstories of those popular candidates..."
His gaze turned to He Xi again. "You two look quite young. Why did you decide to become adventurers? This line of work... isn't easy."
Rather than answering directly, He Xi asked in return, "Mr. Royce, does the Metropolis Daily also cover the academy's entrance examinations? Those popular candidates you mentioned... who are the noteworthy figures?"
Alvin seemed somewhat surprised that He Xi was interested in the subject, but when it came to his professional field, he became more focused. "Of course we cover it. This isn't merely a major event for the academy—it also draws the attention of many prominent people in the city."
"As for the popular candidates... they're nothing more than young people painstakingly groomed by the major families. For example, the Castalian Family's youngest son. They say he's exceptionally gifted when it comes to magical perception; even the resonance crystals used in