OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS, preparations for the Academy began.
Belladonna prepared everything she thought the three might need, from clothes and cultivation resources to medicine, potions, weapons, and enough gold to last far longer than a single school year.
Lily accepted everything without complaint.
So did the twins.
Belladonna dared to give, so naturally, they dared to take.
With spatial pouches, there was no reason not to.
By the time their departure arrived, all three had more than enough supplies to last until their next vacation.
On the morning of her departure, Lily went to Silas's treasure trove.
The small lizard was lying comfortably among his treasures when she found him, his body stretched across a pile of gold and precious stones.
"We're leaving," Lily said.
Silas raised his head. "Have fun."
Lily stared at him, eyebrow raised. "You're not coming?"
"No."
His answer came without the slightest hesitation.
"Why?"
Silas looked at her strangely. "Why would I go?"
