"We're finally out..."
Beyond North Star's northern border, a few figures in hooded coats pulled back their hoods, revealing young faces.
"Good thing the authorities didn't station many people here. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been easy to cross the border."
"Yeah. We did run away from the academy, after all. The authorities must be taking this very seriously, hunting for us everywhere."
"It might also be because a lot of border guards have been reassigned. I saw online that both Soloma and North Star have been mobilizing their armies frequently."
As they talked, they noticed one of their number remained silent, so they asked him.
"Lu City, what's wrong?"
"Seriously, you haven't said a single word since we left the academy. Don't tell me you're regretting this?"
"Surely you know what the consequences are if the academy finds out we're spore addicts!"
Lu City met their gazes but remained silent.
