Trial

An assistant instructor at Starlight Academy? Chen Rui nodded. As for the name "Lambis," he did not dwell on it. The world was vast; there were plenty of people with the same name. Besides, in Chen Rui's heart, so what if she was, and so what if she was not? "Arthur" had already vanished into oblivion, while "Chen Rui" had always been nothing more than an outsider.

"So you are Instructor Lambis. My name is Richard; pleased to meet you. Since Instructor Lambis has spoken, let this matter rest."

"Thank you. Your magnanimity is truly admirable, sir." Lambis looked at Michelle beside him, gave a slight bow, and led the dim-witted student Melodan back toward their table.

Michelle apparently did not think much of Lambis, and there was a touch of hostility in her gaze. Still, she turned her head and returned the bow.

Elves were vegetarians. There was no meat among the dishes, only an array of green fare, mostly light in flavor. Having grown accustomed to rich meats, Chen Rui found these foods carried a distinctive taste of their own. He ate unhurriedly, chatting with Michelle now and then, while Blanche stood silently behind Michelle.

After eating and drinking his fill, Chen Rui rose to his feet. "Let's go. We're heading to the palace."

As they passed Lambis's table, the beautiful assistant instructor gave Chen Rui a friendly smile. Chen Rui casually nodded back, his gaze lingering briefly on the pretty red-haired girl beside Lambis before he walked out through the restaurant doors.

"This guy's eyes must really be blind. Faced with the goddess smile that instantly slays every male student, his mental fluctuations didn't change in the slightest," the red-haired girl said with a grin.

Lambis gently shook her head. "Ariel, haven't I told you not to