Although this apprentice is insignificant in herself, she seems to have a close friend, who happens to be the daughter of the Castelion family.
And coincidentally, this daughter is also Colin's apprentice.
Furthermore, he vaguely remembers hearing Skein mention that the Duke of Castellion personally entrusted this person to Colin.
A surge of ecstatic joy instantly dispelled all jealousy and resentment in Arist's heart, replaced by a twisted, venomous thought.
This is a perfect opportunity.
Colin ultimately does not belong to the Academic State; the Holy City is his "home."
If trouble breaks out in the backyard, surely he won't be able to leisurely stay in the Northern Wilderness doing his laughable research...
He must bear the wrath of the Castelion family first!
"Arist? Are you listening to me?" Seeing his student seemingly lost in thought, Dousuke glanced at him with concern.
