Encouraging the Bird

"Why don't we go rest at our school first? You must be tired from your journey," Headmaster Axton suggested, attempting to change the topic and lighten the mood.

"Tired? No," Uncle Li chuckled. "The Empire welcomed us a few days ago. The others decided to stay there while we, unfortunately, are here to handle the investigation."

"Others?" Axton repeated. Observing the faces of the two visitors, who seemed uninterested in being there, he realized they were taking the matter lightly. He felt offended, but there was nothing he could do except suppress his feelings.

"They're still enjoying themselves there. Unfair, very unfair," Kuo muttered from the side, his expression annoyed. Then, glancing at the curious onlookers, he sighed. "Might as well enjoy myself in this backward place."

"We won't be staying here long, but we wouldn't mind a little sightseeing first," Master Li said.