Fran, Starry Sky Magic Academy, Lynch's Residence.
Pushing open the familiar door of the courtyard, a reassuring aura greeted him, isolating the chaos and clamor faintly transmitted from the outside. Lynch's taut nerves finally relaxed a little at this moment.
"Mentor!"
A small figure with a sobbing voice darted into his embrace like a startled fawn, clinging tightly to his waist. It was Annie. Her little face was buried in Lynch's robe, her shoulders still trembling slightly.
Lynch's heart softened, he squatted down, gently hugged her back, and stroked her hair, his voice so gentle it escaped his notice: "It's okay, Annie, I'm back."
At this moment, the Elf Girl Naliti also walked out quickly from the inner room, maintaining her elegance, but her clear eyes still held lingering terror, her complexion paler than usual. Seeing Lynch return safely, she visibly sighed in relief and quickly bowed in greeting: "Master, it's so good that you've returned safely."
