Sylvia's POV:

I pushed Blair's hand away and stepped back. "Of course, you're special to me. You're not only my teacher, but you've always been helpful to me. Most importantly, you're Rufus' best friend."

I intentionally emphasized the last sentence to warn him not to cross the line.

Although Blair never said it outright, his words and actions implied a lot.

However, I didn't want things to be awkward with him because he meant a lot to both Rufus and me.

For a moment, he didn't say anything. Then, his smile suddenly dissipated. His expression was now rather complicated. He stared at me quietly for a few seconds and said nothing before putting his hood back

on.

here in the black

a while before finally saying, "I'm here to find an

me. I'll take you to meet

illuminated the area here. All the buildings and structures were very primitive. Even the sound of wind seemed like

number of people were present. This place was also lively, but people wore more luxurious robes

more advanced than where I had been

the black market was and its operations. I could tell he knew this place very well, seeing how he

what I was thinking and murmured, "I often come here. Rufus is also a regular

lot?" I was shocked. I thought the black market was an illegal place, so when I decided to come here, I tried

unlawful areas. But they have to be discreet and must not overdo

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