Snoc, Elena, Walwiss, and Pina arrived after Leona. They came with several other Sunewick mages and weren’t stunned by the large crowd that gathered around them. Though they were celebrated as much as Leona’s team, they played along with the crowd and skillfully got away. After greeting the Pope and the Saintess at Yuras, they went to visit Zich and Lyla.

“Master!”

“Master!”

Snoc and Elena shouted at the same time. Like dogs seeing their owners after a long time, each of them went off to their respective teachers. Elena and Snoc responded the same way, but Zich and Lyla responded differently when they saw their ex-disciples.

“It’s been a while, Elena!” Lyla greeted Elena with a bright smile.

“What are you running toward me for?” Zich chided and ruffled Snoc’s hair. Yet, it appeared that Zich was also in a good mood, and there was a slight smile hanging on his lips.

Koo!

“Oh, Nowem. How have you been doing? I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t seen you for long, but you seem to have gained some weight?”

Koo? Nowem studied his body in surprise, and Lyla looked up from patting Elena’s head.

“Really?...