章節 1769: Disclosure

The journey back home felt like it took forever. 

Rui wasn't even sure that he wanted to go home yet.

What was he supposed to tell everybody when he got back home and they asked him how the Royal Addressal Ceremony went?

His family was, of course, far from well-connected. They would have no idea what had happened at the ceremony. He had been invited to several events connected to the royals, and even if this one was clearly far more prestigious, they didn't think much of it.

STEP

He arrived before the orphanage with a deeply contemplative expression. 

"We'll speak again whenever you're ready," Master Ceeran remarked. "Take your time."

WHOOSH

He felt Master Ceeran moving away, hiding his presence and joining the perimeter consisting of Master Vericita and Master Zentra. He could also sense Master Reina, but he knew that she was specifically allowing him alone to sense her.