Truths Unwelcome: Part 222 (1)

Malin sat in the stands, watching the tutors from both sides battle on the stage. To be honest, after the apprentices had finished, he had wanted to take the girls and leave, to find a restaurant and enjoy a warm meal while it was still light out.

Unfortunately, Malin really hadn't known that there was such a segment -- after the apprentices were done, the tutors themselves would enter the fray and give a show for the kids.

It was indeed tough.

While Malin was thinking this, he noticed those little mice come in. They looked around, and one of them spotted Malin, so they scurried over quickly with their boxes in hand.

Speaking of which, why were they even here?

With this confusion, Malin watched them pass through the small door onto the stands, and amid many onlookers, they handed the boxes to Malin.

Malin opened one and saw his favorite roasted meat, still hot. He peeked inside the box and saw a heat-preserving spell formation carved into it.