"Alright, I understand. For young ones in love, being apart for a minute feels like a century."

"Master Anthony, I'm just Roland's sister!" Lisa blushed, correcting softly.

Anthony chuckled, looking at Lisa, not exposing her on the spot, but his worldly-wise eyes had seen through everything.

If these two were ordinary siblings, he'd pull out all his beard right then.

He's just old, not blind.

He was young once too, enjoying those honey-sweet romances.

Though feeling a bit headache-y, compared to the pain of losing a disciple, Anthony decisively changed his mind.

"Don't be so quick to refuse. I've reached a cooperation agreement with Roland, so I'll be around often. I can guide you over here, but for some special training you'll have to come with me to the association."

"Will it take long?"

"Rest assured, it won't exceed a week each time."

"Three days." Lisa firmly insisted.

Anthony was annoyed, this is magic learning, what do you take this for?

Faced with Lisa's determined gaze, he backed down not an inch, saying loudly, "Three days then three days!"

He's a wise and loving elder, how could he argue with young folks.

Looks like he also needs to study the reform of teaching models.

In the future, Roland's zone might have more magic geniuses, perhaps they could set up a school on the ground for concentrated teaching.

A master is a master, he changed his mind instantly, even beginning to envision the future.

Seeing Anthony concession, Lisa felt a bit embarrassed as she held her skirt hem and bowed to him.

"Master Anthony, please forgive my stubbornness, I just..."

"Alright, I've been young too, I understand. Still calling me master now?" Anthony deliberately put on a serious face.

Lisa, with social intelligence level ten, surely knew Anthony's meaning, and she immediately switched to charming and sweet mode.

"Disciple Lisa, thank you, teacher, for your kindness."

Anthony laughed heartily, his wrinkled old face gaining a touch more color.

He chuckled and said, "Good, good, good. Didn't expect to meet my best disciple this time."

"Teacher, please don't say that, I don't understand anything, can't compare to your other disciples."

Seeing Lisa so obedient, Anthony became even more satisfied.

Observing Lisa's expectant gaze, he suddenly realized this was him voluntarily recruiting a final disciple, of course there should be a meeting gift.

He thought for a moment, then took out a fiery red ring from his pocket, handing it to Lisa.

Looking at this ring's antique design, Lisa felt an inexplicably familiar power within.

Without thinking much, she took the ring with both hands, repeatedly thanking the teacher.

Holding the ring, she tried it on her finger and found it fit perfectly on the ring finger, so she slipped it on without much thought.

Anthony was about to remind her that according to the Magic Empire's tradition, wearing it there signifies an upcoming marriage, but the words stopped on his lips.

The Magic Empire had fallen.

Besides them—the remnants—no one remembers these traditions.

Thinking again of Lisa's attitude towards Roland, wearing it there is just a matter of time.

Since wearing the ring there was most fitting, it must be fate.

Anthony nodded in satisfaction, and softly said, "This ring contains rich fire element, very suitable for you, you must take good care of it."

There was half a sentence he left unsaid: A drop of phoenix blood was sealed within this ruby.

Anthony was unrelated to this ring and hadn't found a suitable person; he'd kept it till now.

Since Lisa wore it without any counter-reaction, she must be the destined owner of this ring.

Caressing the warm ring, Lisa felt very happy, and seeing Teacher Anthony in good spirits, she boldly asked:

"Teacher, when I explored the volcano, I felt a mysterious power calling me, but Roland and I lack strength..."

"I'll take you."

Anthony calmly said, "Lisa, you are my disciple, speak up if you need anything in the future."

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