After sealing the deal with Dorian, they got out of the tavern to talk about when to start and the documentation.
Adrian told Dorian to rent a house after giving him the 50K early salary. He also told him not to make his nephew work, at least here. Dorian agreed chuckling it was his nephew who wanted to work. Then, determining where to meet tomorrow, both parted ways.
Since it was already past evening, Adrian returned to the alley house he bought. However, he made stops and turns since he didn't want to be followed, being careful was the right bet.
After changing back to his original appearance, Adrian then returned to the Academy.
________ ___ __
The Valerian Hall.
In one of the opulent private rooms, the air was thick with tension, though the room itself was quiet and dimly lit. The table at the center was adorned with a delicate lace cloth, and a single candle flickered in the middle, casting soft shadows across the faces of those seated around it.
