Li slowly extended the remnants of his mental power and began trying to control the little skeleton before him. Everything went smoothly, but it also left Li disappointed. This little fellow had no special abilities. Other than being a bit stronger than an ordinary skeleton, it was just a completely ordinary skeleton.
A wave of fatigue washed over him. It had been a long time since Li had felt the sensation of mental exhaustion.
But while he was inside August's body, he still had to follow a normal person's routine. Li might be able to endure it, but this body could not.
"Well, no matter what, you're one of mine now. From now on, your name will be Layla."
Li murmured as if guided by something, and just like that, the skeleton's name was decided. With a wave of his hand, the skeleton vanished from where it stood. Yet at the instant it disappeared, Li seemed to sense a trace of frustration from its consciousness. Was it dissatisfied with the name? That had to be a joke. This skeleton was not even as intelligent as an animal—how could it possibly possess a mind of its own?
Li sighed, glanced at the ceiling, and muttered, "I'm so tired."
Then exhaustion surged over him, and Li fell asleep.
The next day, Li did not particularly want to go to school. According to the agreement between August and Peter, as long as Peter did not summon him, he did not need to go to Peter's workshop or attend class. If any teachers asked, Peter would take the blame for everything.
Besides, most people knew that August was one of Peter's people, so no teacher would bother asking about it.
Li needed more information. According to the novels, tea houses had the most information