Southern Mountain Range [1]

"So, sensei—I mean, master, don't you think it would be more convenient to just call me on my smart bracelet instead of sending a worker robot to my door every time you want to summon me?" I asked.

"Yeah, you're right. My bad. Did it disrupt your sleep?" Leo responded apologetically.

"Nah, that's not the issue, master. If it was a text message, you could've easily informed me about this," I replied, shaking my head dismissively.

"About what?" Leo asked, seemingly oblivious.

"...About this!" I exclaimed, pointing directly at the Teleportation Gate before us. "Why on earth are we here, master?!"

Leo simply shrugged, giving me a look that clearly said, 'Isn't it obvious?' before finally responding.

"We're going someplace to train in peace," he declared.

I looked at him with wide eyes full of shock and disbelief. "Going someplace to train? Where?!"