Luo'er was hiding in a corner, silently listening to the two men converse. From their conversation, he gathered that a force was planning a covert operation against the academy, colluding with a traitor within the school to infiltrate through secret tunnels and cause havoc.
However, he didn't plan to startle the enemy just yet, because he didn't know what these people were scheming. Regardless, all of this was enough to warrant their utmost attention. Even though they were just passing visitors of the magic academy, if that group caused trouble during their mission, they too would be in hot water.
With that in mind, Luo'er began to slowly step backward, then gradually made his way towards the staircase. He walked this path very slowly, as he needed to ensure each step was quiet enough not to alert the two men.
The tunnel leading to the stairs offered him no cover, and he was unarmed. If discovered, his only option would be to run with all his might.
