The Boss

Ning rinsed after returning from the depths of the ocean where the many pearls had sunk to. Fortunately, they had still been there and no giant sea beast had accidentally eaten them.

He decided to change before going to visit the princess for today's lesson when he heard a knock on the door. 

Ning opened the door and was surprised to see staff standing outside.

"What's… did I miss a match?" Ning worried.

"No, sir. The boss is asking to see you," the staff said.

"The… boss?" Ning looked confused. Which boss was this?" 

"Boss runs the arena," the staff explained.

"Ah, that boss. What does he want with me?" Ning couldn't think of anything good or bad he had done. If anything, it was Saphandra who had been more of a star in the Arena recently, not him.

"The boss will explain himself," the staff said.

Ning sighed. "Very well, let's go."