A day had passed since Ace escape with his two disciples.
Like clockwork, Ace was already getting ready for class again. Dressed up in his usual attire, a sword, a fan and small jade bottles of pill.
Next to him, staring at him straight was Lotus, his supposedly loyal assistant.
[Tch! And I thought he'd vanished for good…]
Ace chuckled quietly, having read the thought lingering in Lotus's mind, all while she maintained her polite smile like a perfect assistant.
Oh dear assistant he thought with a trace of amusement, there are only a select few who could make me disappear for good. It's always entertaining to see that expression.
"Lotus, how was the class while I was gone?" he asked aloud.
[Hiek! H-He called me by my name?!]
"Ah—Professor," Lotus stammered, regaining composure, "well, luckily, the class managed to stay on track in your absence."
