After Ivan had left the office and was escorted away by Theodore, Joshua gestured for Nostradamus to sit and explain in detail what the Emperor had to tell him.
The elderly mage did not dawdle either. He had a sip of tea before summarizing all he had to say, subsequently narrowing his eyes and stroking his beard in anticipation of the warrior's response.
Joshua had listened quietly the entire time. When Nostradamus had finished, he said calmly, "So… They're finally asking."
There was no hint of surprise in his expression, as if he had expected this from the start. When Nostradamus raised an eyebrow and stared at his face, he smiled.
"I've planned to run to the Far South anyway," he explained. "After I finish things at the academy and whether the Church called for me."
