The two walked one behind the other along the road back to the academy.
He Xi recalled how the crowd at Karte Grand Market had gone mad over the Adventure Cards of that sweetheart songstress, then thought of Flora's description just now.
He could not help growing a little curious about this songstress whom even a legendary mage praised so highly. Just what kind of charm did she possess?
"By the way, when is that play you mentioned?"
"Next Wednesday," Flora answered casually. Then, as if recalling something, she turned to look at him. "What? You want to go too?"
"Woof! Wednesday, meat pies!"
Before He Xi could answer, Bruce at his feet barked excitedly first.
He Xi's heart stirred.
Wednesday was a day with no classes at the academy, but it was also the day he went back to Sea Breeze Street.
Zoya had specifically said before that she would make meat pies next Wednesday. If he ran off to watch some songstress's play now, he would probably have to face those resentful little eyes when he got back.
"Forget it. I already have plans that day." He Xi shook his head, his tone as firm as though he were refusing some kind of temptation.
"Hehe, even if you wanted to go, you wouldn't have the chance now. It's already too late to buy tickets." Flora smiled with a touch of schadenfreude.
He Xi said nothing more and turned his attention back to the card in his hand.
A codename... what would be appropriate?
If he did not use his real name... the name "Galen" had already been registered with the Adventurer Guild. It would be too easy to connect it to him, so that would not do.
For a moment, He Xi truly had no ideas. It felt