"If that's the case, there's a course at the school that would be perfect for you."
Clavell smiled warmly and extended a hand. "Baimu, welcome to Naranja Academy. I hope you have a wonderful time here."
"Thank you."
Baimu shook the principal's hand, a little surprised.
He had thought Clavell suspected him of plotting something and had come to confront him. Instead, the man really had just wanted to ask what he was doing here.
It was almost like a teacher asking which elective he wanted to take.
That left Baimu feeling a little guilty about not being entirely honest.
After all, he still planned to sneak into Area Zero with Ryuto and explore the secrets hidden on this landmass.
Should he tell Clavell?
Of course not.
What if it was illegal? He would only drag Ryuto down with him.
Baimu decided to learn more about the Paldea Region and Naranja Academy before making any further plans.
The two chatted a while longer. Nemona chimed in from time to time, but for the most part, she sat properly and listened.
She was nothing like the impatient person she had been earlier.
Had she accepted that the battle would happen eventually?
Baimu glanced her way. Nemona noticed and flashed him a bright smile.
What surprised him was that
Principal Clavell was remarkably talkative—downright long-winded, even. He described the school in exhaustive detail, as though he intended to mention every classroom.
Baimu changed the subject. "Principal Clavell, did you come all this way just to find me?"
"...That wasn't the only reason."
Clavell paused, then shook his head. "There's something else I want to investigate."
He did not say what.
Baimu did not press him. Instead, he turned to Nemona. "About your request for a battle, Student Council President—"
"No need to