Professor Kilmin, trying to calm his confusion, decided to ask more questions.
"What kind of conversations do you have with Professor Thunderstep?"
"We usually talk about organizing materials in the cabin and what to grow in the garden," the boy replied.
Professor Kilmin listened and let out a thoughtful "Hmm."
It seemed clear that Professor Thunderstep held this boy from the Wodanaz family in high regard.
Alchemists rarely opened their cabins to others so easily.
Moreover, he recalled seeing a few students from the Blue Dragon Tower carrying reagents used in Professor Thunderstep's lab.
It was obvious that the boy from the Wodanaz family had received them from the professor and shared them with his friends.
'Professor Thunderstep must consider Wodanaz his alchemy apprentice,' Kilmin thought.
"And what about Professor Lightningstep?" Kilmin asked.
"We study the animals that live near the magic school and learn how to handle them," the boy answered.
'...
Professor Lightningstep seems to be the same...?' Kilmin glanced at the staff the boy was holding.
It was a staff imbued with a strong life force, clearly housing a tree spirit.
The only professor who would give such a staff was Professor Willow.
'Professor Willow too??'
Clatter!