The changes in the North District were surely related to Sister Korma's promotion to Big Wizard.
The closer Zheng Qing got to Jini Cottage, the more certain he became of this fact.
Especially after entering Gu Diao Street, the gray-robed Tricksters crowded the street, their expressions devout as they faced in the direction of Jini Cottage—Zheng Qing had never known there were so many Tricksters in the North District, like rabbits sprouting up on a meadow after spring rain, densely packed and a dull gray hue—even though the crowd was unusually quiet, the frenzy and excitement on their faces gave the young public-funded student a feeling of fear and trepidation.
"Next time I come to the North District, I'm definitely going to wear a gray robe," the young man said in a hushed voice to the Witch's ear. The two were dressed quite differently from the gray-robed Tricksters around them, drawing quite a few glances. He felt very uncomfortable about it.