As the shadows of sunset lengthened across the corridors of Saratoga, Adam leisurely walked with his hands behind his back while Valerian perched upon his shoulder, gracefully licking his paw.
Along with the sound of footsteps that echoed in the hallways, the hushed murmurs of children could also be heard.
"We're finally going on a trip!"
"The last few months have been arduous."
"Thankfully, we advanced right before Professor's deadline!"
After months of diligent training and practicing mindfulness, Art, Aiden, and Eleiney finally advanced to the Muscle Stage Rank. And now, they were ready to depart for Stratford.
However, one thing they couldn't understand was why their mentor was guiding them to the depths of the castle instead of leaving through the front door.
Eleiney couldn't help but ask curiously, "Professor, why are we taking this route?"
"No reason in particular," Adam chuckled. "I just wanted to explore a certain place."
