Maya was glaring at Auric in disbelief. She was demanding an explanation after what Auric had just said.
Auric rubbed his cheek.
…
A few minutes ago.
"Teacher, I'm back!" Auric opened the door, took a peek, and waved.
"It looks like you're back in one piece. You didn't get poisoned, did you?" Maya put down the document.
"Nope."
"I was asking just in case. Poisons are weapons that are hard to notice, so I have to make sure."
"I understand that, but there is no poison." Auric smiled.
"All right then. Since you have returned, I will mark it on your attendance. And it looks like you've got a good haul. How many artifacts did you find?" Maya asked in a curious tone.
"You're not going to put that in the report, are you?"
"Nope."
"Well…" Auric looked away, a bit hesitant to say the number.
"Why? You didn't find anything? Or you're just worried that I can't shut my mouth?"
"No." Auric sighed. "It's 43."
