Hilveld nodded, and the basement fell silent for a moment.
The old man put down his pipe, his gray eyes flashing with insightful brilliance: "So that's it, the little girl from the Albert family, I wondered why you would challenge Old Copper Nose for no reason. You intentionally revealed your identity to make those old folks pay attention to the upcoming competition, right?"
Hilveld smiled, indicating agreement.
Ande laughed, shaking his head: "Those old folks fell for your trick again, except for me, others probably haven't realized it yet. You've successfully left them with a deep impression—"
He glanced at the crystal beside him, sighing: "Old Copper Nose must be cursing now, no one who saw that performance wouldn't be curious about this little fellow. But what's more interesting is that they must think this little guy is a 'student' I picked up from somewhere."
