"I understand, Dad," Zed nodded.
Nyssa looked at Zed and snorted disdainfully.
...
As time passed, the number of people in the square dwindled, with most having already entered through the stone gate.
"You two can go in now," the two Junior Alchemists said to Alexander and Troy.
Alexander and Troy finally walked slowly through the stone gate.
"With our past status, when have we ever been treated like this? This is quite a rare experience," Troy said, looking up at the sky.
"You brought this on yourself and dragged me down with you, so don't complain," Alexander replied.
The two walked to a bend in the mountain path ahead, where Jace was waiting for them.
"The hall where the Alchemy Conference is being held is just ahead. Let's go," Jace said.
The three of them walked together and soon arrived at the hall.
It was a tower, with the hall located on the first floor.
