Crack-
The group stepped onto a road covered in fallen leaves, producing crisp crunches.
Led by Shanaier, Lynn and the others entered this frontier port city. A main road ran straight through it, leading all the way to the docks on the other side. Even from a great distance, they could hear the long blasts of ship horns from the sea.
"This is where I live."
With her eyes wide, Shanaier pattered along ahead like a little tour guide.
"It might not compare to those big cities, but everyone here is really nice and friendly. Whenever Shanaier skips class and gets lost, kind uncles and aunties always take Shanaier home. That's why I really, really love this place."
Lynn made no particular effort to conceal himself. From the moment he entered the city, he carefully observed every detail around him.
Lynn could not help laughing.
"So, I heard you're already in college. Are you really that badass?"
At those words, Shanaier immediately puffed out her nonexistent chest as she walked ahead, proudly patted it, and said with a (*￣︶￣) expression:
"Yes! Of course I'm super badass!"
"Grandpa always says I'm stupid, but do you think someone stupid could finish sooo many courses at my age?! I'm the most badass genius girl in all of Winter Spring Valley! Finishing every basic course below college level while I'm still this young is nothing to me!"
Then she froze.
"Huh? Wait, how did you know I'm in college?!"
"..."
Lynn was amused.
This little girl really was not stupid. She just had a screw loose.
Back in the day, he could have duped a dozen little girls like her without breaking a sweat!
They passed through the outskirts and arrived in the bustling city center.
The moment they entered it, Aivier's previously calm