Dismissing my bow, I took the mana gate back to the academy before heading to the front gates, where Astrid was waiting for me.
Staring at the wounds on my hands that I had forgotten to clean, Astrid confusedly asked.
"What were you doing?"
"Farming."
"...? Like plants or crops?"
"...You think I enjoy planting things in my free time?"
"You literally said farming is what you were doing."
"You think it's more plausible that I enjoy farming than the possibility of me lying to you?"
"Why would you lie about that, though?"
Shrugging my shoulders at Astrid's question, I walked past her and onto the bridge that led to the capital city.
Using my eyes to peer into the city, I realized that it actually bustling with people, despite it being almost 9, as visitors from other areas in the realm had already arrived in preparation for the Celestial Festival.
Turning to face Astrid, who was trailing behind me, I asked.
