Charlie was initially satisfied with Julien's attitude, though Julien was getting some major goodies from him too. If anything, letting him drink a little portion of the Healing Pill was Charlie almost going all-in on the man.

As such, he told Julien, "I can see your resolve in staying in Aurous Hill, but I am still going to be watching your every move. You've done your homework, so it's time to give you a practical test!"

Julien straightened up right then.

He couldn't help feeling the urge to raise his hand right then and offer a salute instead and tell Charlie he had nothing to worry about—that he wouldn't let him down.

Still, considering the gap in their culture, he kept his hand down and bowed his head. "Don't worry, Sir! I'll do my very best!"

Yeah," Charlie nodded. "You should join your father to continue the tour. We can catch up in Oskia."

"For sure!" Julien nodded right away. "Oskia, it is! I'll be going now, everyone—see you again in Aurous Hill!"

Everyone bade him far