Yonas City,
Talindra watched Li Si disappear from the courtyard, then leisurely took a sip of black tea.
The Sprites landed on her head and played with her silky long hair.
Talindra paid them no mind, a faint smile appearing on her face.
"Ha ha, Stephens."
"Once Li Si learns Star Realm Magic, let's see how you keep showing off in front of me!"
"This time, you really found me a huge problem!"
"Who knows how much effort it'll take to find you."
"If I'd known, I shouldn't have agreed so readily back then."
Talindra smiled helplessly.
Li Si left Talindra's little garden cottage. Looking back at the fantastical place, he felt rather moved.
He truly had not expected that coming to meet Third Speaker Talindra would not only bring news of his teacher Stephens, but also saddle him with such a troublesome task.
Starting from scratch to establish an entirely new school.
And according to Talindra's requirements, simply throwing together some school would not do.
To achieve Talindra's goal and make those Top Schools take action, Li Si had to at least make them feel threatened.
If he wanted to handle this properly, Li Si needed to make careful plans.
What choice did he have? The Third Speaker's reward was simply too generous.
Li Si toyed with a black crystal covered in countless facets. Nebula-like radiance seemed to swirl within it.
This was the reward Third Speaker Talindra had advanced to Li Si: Star Realm Magic from before the Legendary tier.
As for the later portions, as well as the Star Realm map and notes, he would have to wait until Li Si completed Talindra's task.
However, Talindra had also said something else.
She would remain in Yonas City during this time.
If Li Si needed help or had