At Professor Flitwick's question, Li Wei and Hermione exchanged a glance.
They both felt they were no longer helpless children. Even if they ran into danger, their own magic would be more than enough to handle it.
But Professor Flitwick clearly disagreed, and ultimately, he meant well.
Li Wei thought for a moment and could only say:
"Professor, we're planning to return to my Castle Estate."
"You really don't have to stay with us the whole time. We can take a Portkey back ourselves. There isn't any danger in the Highlands anyway!"
He could naturally tell that Professor Flitwick rarely had a chance to get away and wanted to spend more time catching up with his old friend, Madam Kalyana.
Li Wei was happy to help make that happen, of course. But with nothing left to do in Moscow, their group would have to split up.
"No," Professor Flitwick flatly rejected Li Wei's suggestion and said:
"Since I brought you here, I have to get you home safely. That's my responsibility as your professor!"
"The Wizard Duelling Tournament is over anyway, and there's nothing here that needs my attention. We might as well leave together!"
Madam Kalyana's eyes flickered at his words, but she said nothing. She, too, felt there was nothing wrong with parting for a while.
They had already spent so long apart, after all, and now they had seen each other again. They could always chat over video calls through the Hero King Game Console in the future.
"Professor, I..."
Professor Flitwick's insistence put Li Wei in an awkward position. He genuinely did not feel he still needed anyone to look after him.
With his strength and mastery of magic, if he truly encountered a predicament he could not resolve, having Professor Flitwick with him probably would