บท 88: Exchange (3) | The Battle Of The Ages

[Pinnacle Academy, Stadium 1 - Arena A: Allen's Cafe]

Alice's face was concerned looking at Jae. "Your face is practically screaming 'surprise' at me," she remarked, her voice soft as always.

Jae grinned. "Indeed." she chirped. "I just secured the best tutor this academy has ever seen, and for free..."

"Who?" Alice questioned curiosity sparking in her eyes.

"Rel," Jae said proudly. "He's helping us study."

Alice's brow furrowed. Confusion battled with a trace of worry on her face. As Jae excitedly explained her deal – trading her academy bow for study sessions...

Alice interrupted with a slight tremor in her voice, "Did you really give him your bow, Jae? Just for that?"

Alice, normally the picture of quiet composure, was on the verge of an outburst. Jae, however, remained blissfully oblivious.