Alex arrived at the restaurant and found Ruby. Alex was still holding the high-level magic book the Vice President had given her.
"Looks like I'll be staying here for a few more days."
She couldn't imagine having to return to Yellowrock City to return the book after she had finished learning all the spells. It was too much of a hassle. She might as well stay here for a few more days and leave after she had mastered high-level earth magic.
"Alex, are we leaving?" Ruby asked, looking up at her.
"Let's stay a few more days," Alex said, explaining her reasoning. She planned to return directly to Hurricane City from Yellowrock City. After all, the Eldoria Continent was her main focus.
They found an inn and went in to rest.
...
[Night retreats, dawn arrives.]
Early the next morning, a mage apprentice found Alex.