Warm Threads
Lea appeared to be confused, "Are Isabella and Shirley not participating? There are still two unclaimed spots left, right?"
"They're not going."
Davis shook his head, causing Lea to be taken aback.
"They are not leaving the confines of the Aurora Cloud Gate. The other disciples will fight for the two spots. Otherwise, we'd receive complaints that I'm a plunderer of spots now. Even if not for that, security is important. Therefore, you, Sophie, and Dalila are enough."
"That's right, Lea." Isabella strode forward before holding Lea's hands, "We will remain here to look after the family. With the Candidacy, we have to prepare for it by learning a lot of knowledge and techniques."
"Indeed." Shirley agreed, "Even if husband called us, we wouldn't be able to go anyway. What if the secret realm suddenly closes for ten years and one day? We wouldn't be able to attend the Candidacy."