Note: I edited the previous chapter on 18/02/24. Changed a lot of the conversation with Faustus. Recommend a reread. Also, I changed the titles for the previous 2 chapters. Moved their title here instead.
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I loved dealing with smart people. You barely have to say anything to get them on the same page as you. Frankly, it was a refreshing experience with Faustus. He was usually too adlebrained to even remind us to not blow ourselves up when we made potions.
"Yes," I answered his question about the Challenge. "And I've been invited to compete in it."
"Truly?"
I nodded.
"Impressive."
'I know,' was what I wanted to say, but frankly, knowing my invite was just a ruse created for me by Team Lumen, I couldn't exactly feel too proud. So, instead, I said, "Um, thanks…"
He noticed my negativity and mistook it for hesitation.
