Senior Willowthorn's Extensive Knowledge

Nevertheless, although Vaan was astonished, he didn't forget his manners as he cupped his fist to greet the Elder Spirit.

"This Junior is called Vaan Raphna. How may I address you, Senior?" Vaan inquired politely.

The Elder Spirit calmly glanced at him before smiling with approval. Then, he pleasantly replied, "Hoho, since you acknowledge this Old Man as your senior, you can call me Senior Willowthorn, and I will also shamelessly call you Junior Vaan."

"Is that acceptable?" Senior Willowthorn asked amicably.

"It is," Vaan nodded, but he was briefly dumbfounded by the Elder Spirit's choice of words.

Shortly after, his pupils glinted with suspicion before he asked, "Why do you say it is shameless, Senior Willowthorn?"

"Oh? You don't think it would be shameless of this Old Man to address you as such, Junior Vaan?" Senior Willowthorn casually smiled.