The sun had just risen, glowing red. It was already early March, and the cold was gradually receding. A hint of spring lingered in the breeze.
Across the exposed soil, layers of tender green shoots greeted the rising sun. Dew rolled gently over their tiny leaves. Some drops fell to the ground with a soft patter, while others lingered, waiting for the sunlight to carry them away so they could continue their journey through the air.
At seven in the morning, when the sunlight had only just begun to give off a little warmth, several members of the investigation team were already holding a meeting at the inn.
Not everyone on the investigation team had joined the academy. That would have attracted far too much attention.
In fact, only the Druid Kedan and the adventurer Xiao Si had joined.
Kedan had joined in his professional capacity as a Druid. The adventurer Xiao Si was not a Knight-a Knight would have been too easy to identify. He was a Fourth-Level Warrior, but his extensive knowledge and mastery of adventuring skills had also earned him admission.
The inn was neat and clean.
They had rented two adjoining suites, one for the women and one for the men. A black wooden table stood in the outer room, with a fireplace to the left. Embers still glowed within it, lending the room a welcome warmth.
Warm milk, freshly baked bread, cheese, and pancakes had just been brought in. Their mingled aromas were enticing. This was the breakfast the inn provided that day.
Miss Mishuna took a sip of warm milk and asked, "Kedan, Xiao Si, you've both entered the academy. How are things going?"
Beside her sat a woman named Sini. Though both were court officials, Sini was far less attractive than Mishuna, and