Sophia's stare on Soren was flat. "You figured out all of that, but still don't know why I can't join a party?"
Soren was a bit speechless. He had simply told Devon to gather information, and this much was already very good.
She put away her dagger, turned away from him, "Brother Jo, Bo... let's go. We have a quotation to meet."
The two boys, still scared of Cynthia, carefully navigated around her.
As they left, Soren's mind worked fast. He remembered the things he had heard about Sophia.
Before coming here, he had asked about her from a certain someone.
Aegon.
After their encounter with the Shade Stealer, Aegon had invited Soren over, just like the party leaders.
While Soren declined on visiting—as he did not want to be a part of the subtle political play between noble families—obviously extended through Academy parties they supported—
He still agreed to keep communication with them.
After all, these were influences both within the academy and the outside world.
