Luciel had little to prepare for their departure.
His only belongings were three bags filled with Yu Feier's experimental materials and equipment—tools he couldn't simply leave behind.
"Luciel, how do we avoid the surveillance outside?" Liyue asked softly, her silver eyes flicking toward the shadows by the window. A few vague figures lingered in the distance, watching the inn.
Luciel's lips curled into a sly smile, and his dark eyes glimmered with mischief. "That part is very simple… and very exciting."
"Exciting?" Liyue tilted her head, puzzled.
"You'll understand soon enough. Just follow me outside," Luciel replied casually, refusing to elaborate further. Without hesitation, he stepped toward the door.
The three girls—Liyue, Yu Feier, and Mino—exchanged uncertain glances before hurrying after him.
