Chapter 107
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That day, I wasted no time in explaining the situation and securing permission from the Academy to leave with Joshua.
To be precise, as soon as I entered my assigned professor's research lab, he asked, "Are you heading out?"
It was almost as if he already knew what had happened.
Truthfully, even I could piece together the situation from the moment I read Cedric's letter.
Erhaden's loss in the war, the Blanchet couple's involvement, our following loss of contact with them, and Cedric's letter - all those elements pointed to one ominous conclusion.
"Lili."
Upon our arrival in front of Royston Mansion, Joshua carefully broached the topic. He had been noticeably restless throughout the carriage ride, clearly worried about my well-being.
I smiled at him briefly and spoke up first.
"Josh."
"Huh? Yeah?"
"I'm okay."
Upon hearing my words, Joshua slightly furrowed his brow, appearing to doubt my words.
