After Mei's class and explaining some details about processing the first hundred crystals, and 'strategically' skipping Song's optional class, Ren finally met with Taro and Min at the agreed spot.
His mushrooms pulsed with resignation when he saw they weren't alone.
Mira and Han stood nearby, surrounded by the four groups of noble girls. Far too many people for a discreet expedition.
"I managed to convince Mira and Han's four team members to wait," Taro scratched his head with an apologetic smile. "And Hector's group understood it was better to try another day... but..."
"But we're not missing this," Larissa stepped forward with a mischievous smile, her mineral fairy glowing faintly in her hair. "Don't worry, we have our own Bronze-rank guides," she gestured to the "students" accompanying them.
Ren sighed, his mushrooms pulsing with what could only be described as defeated acceptance. "I suppose I don't have a choice."
