The two left the dormitory. It was the afternoon, and the academy campus was bustling with boys and girls of all ages exchanging words, some playing among themselves.
The training grounds were not far, located at the edge of the campus, where large areas of land had been reinforced with magical barriers to withstand spells and artifacts.
"Did you really have to punch me that hard?" Rick rubbed the sore bump on his head as he continued walking, shooting a glare at his friend. Lian had hit him soundly just because he wanted to steal—no, closely inspect—the artifact.
Lian's blue eyes locked onto Rick's black ones. "I was going to let you try it, but you even tried to steal it! You have no shame!"
"I already told you it was a joke! And besides, sorry, but I have never handled an artifact—"
The two continued joking throughout the walk to the training area.
