Lathel and Claire walked into the academy's courtyard. Even though this place was just a waiting yard, it was also extremely large.
This place was at least the size of a large stadium; no, it was even a little bigger.
It was surrounded by extremely high walls, and in front was a stone platform more than 5 meters high. Behind the stone platform is a staircase of more than 100 steps going straight up the mountain.
Lathel looked around and asked as he walked: "How long have you and Malina been here?"
Claire walked next to Lathel, but she seemed to be thinking about something. Hearing his voice, she was startled: "Ack! I… I… did you ask something?"
Lathel: "…"
"Oy! I know you approached me to gain my trust, but you also need to work seriously, okay?"
Claire's face turned red. She pursed her lips and said, "Sorry, I... I was just thinking about some things."
