Not long into their journey, the East City Gate was already in sight when suddenly, a red-clad figure sprang out from the side of the street, blocking the path of the trio. They focused their gaze and recognized the person—it was the Fire Magician Kino, who had dueled with Xuan Yue at Biluo Canyon.
Due to their improved relations with Larthas, Ah Dai and Xuan Yue no longer harbored hostility toward the Mage Guild of the Empire of Tian Jing. Xuan Yue giggled and said, "What's the matter? Blocking our way like this, could it be that you can't accept your defeat that day?"
Kino seemed to be quite afraid of Xuan Yue, and hastily said, "No, that's not it, I'm indeed not your match. I, I am here on my teacher's orders."
Ah Dai and the others didn't know that he was Larthas's disciple. Ah Dai asked, "Who is your teacher?"
