"I'll eat first, then head toward the library," he decided. The academy's library would have records of the standard forging techniques taught to disciples. That would be a much quieter way to gather the intel he needed.
Just as he made his decision, a ruckus erupted from the front of the house, announcing the return of the two sisters.
Unlike what he had expected, Tina wasn't making noise out of disappointment or lingering anger. True to her nature, she had totally forgotten about her earlier frustration and sounded remarkably happy.
"Young master! I found a big cake and my sister bought it for me! A big chocolate cake! Hahahaha!" The moment she spotted him in the hallway, she began jumping around, laughing and speaking at the top of her lungs.
"I'm sorry, but she snatched it from the stall before I could even say no," Lina said, walking in behind her sister and offering an immediate apology. Her tone was strained.
