Reilo, Tree of Truth 42, Edward, and Qiu Dao began chatting about their plans for the future of the Grand Natural Sciences Academy, as well as criticizing and praising the styles of other academies.
"By the way, why didn't you bring Lola and Tianci back with you this time?"
As they talked, Tree of Truth 42 frowned and asked, "Did Corleon give you a hard time?"
"Not exactly. He just gave me a trial. The process was a little rough, but I managed to complete it, and I even made an unexpected discovery. We can pick the two of them up on the way back in a while."
At the thought, Reilo couldn't help smiling. "I suppose Master Corleon also feels that when some things are beyond anyone's control, all that's left is to try to accept them."
"Hehehe, the way you put that makes it sound like there's more to the story!"
Tree of Truth 42 couldn't help giggling at his words.
She was very close to both Reilo and Lola. Lola's secret garden laboratory was still on her true body, so she felt no need to hold back when talking with Reilo. Now she couldn't resist teasing him.
Reilo rolled his eyes in response.
She was clearly making fun of his past romance with Lola.
There weren't many friends who could joke so casually with him anymore. Even Xiao Kang had too many interests tied up with his, and each of them now led a faction of their own. Their worries about what they might lose had made their friendship less pure, so even their banter stayed within certain bounds.
"Oh, to be young again."
Even Qiu Dao's dry lips curled into a smile.
Edward was the only one who still seemed rather reserved, managing little more than