Finally shaking off the watching crowd, Long Yi had long since become immune to the murderous gazes burning with rage. The group headed straight for the exit of the academy, with Mosquito apprehending several batches of stalking followers along the way. At the cost of a great deal of annoyance, they at least managed to get rid of those who were openly stalking them.
Dinner was bountiful, a welcome feast that Long Yi had arranged for Mina. Mina, a genuine princess from an ancient oceanic empire, was impeccably behaved in speech and manners. Her conduct put those who prided themselves on their strict noble family upbringing to shame.
On the other hand, before meeting Little Zi, Long Yi had absolutely no knowledge of high society etiquette. Observing Mina, he felt nothing unusual; he simply found her adorable. Though polite, she did not display the arrogance typical of the nobles he was acquainted with.