Naphis (Tighnari's teacher, Sage of the Amurta school) didn't really like this diplomatic event.
Academia is academia; it should have no borders.
But unfortunately, people do have borders.
Thinking back to all the useless words his superior, the Grand Sage Azar, said before leaving...
Things like this knowledge being very profitable... pay attention to negotiation skills this time... don't let the Inazuma people discover how much we value this knowledge exchange...
In the end, after all that, Grand Sage Azar still decided to use the Akasha Terminal to contact personally.
Then why did you explain so much to me?
Are you worried I'd become a mole to save time?
The only thing that currently comforted Naphis was probably the little fox he obtained a while ago in that scholar Cid's small wooden cabin.
That was the academic research he stubbornly stayed in the small wooden cabin for a long time to complete...
The key knowledge for the future harmonious coexistence between Sumeru rainforest people and animals is contained within this!
"Da Chu rises, Chen Sheng becomes king~" (fox cry)
Naphis also reached out and rubbed the little fox's head.
This was a small life entrusted to him by the fox pack in the small wooden cabin after they trusted him. Even without mentioning research, that love for life made Naphis unable to put down the little fox he personally abducted.
Unfortunately, his student Tighnari values his ears highly...
Even as his teacher, he can't openly go touch his ears...
But the meeting time should be about right? Haven't the Inazuma representatives arrived yet?
That's not right? According to the fox information I read, scholar Cid should be someone with very regular habits...
"Is that so...?"
At this moment, the voice of his cute student Tighnari came from outside the door.
"Yes, yes. Although this is my first time contacting someone like you, ears should still have common points...
Oh right, one more thing. Don't look at how this nearby Guuji Yae has earrings on her ears; actually, these ears aren't friendly at all..."
Another voice that sounded more mature and gentle.
"Oh? I don't really think so... But since the little one says so, why don't you help me take the Vision off my ears?"
This was a slightly seductive voice, but for Naphis, who was fully focused on academic research, it completely failed to stir any emotion in his heart.
"It's not impossible, but first let me see this child's condition..."
"Mm..."
Tighnari made some strange sounds...
"It's fine, no need to hold back. Feeling comfortable is very normal..."
Hm? What's going on? What are the people outside doing to my student?
Naphis pushed open the door and saw this scene...
He saw a man in purple armor gently rubbing his student Tighnari's big ears...
And the sensible Tighnari was still trying to hold back his voice...
And beside them was an insignificant woman.
Naphis, seeing this scene, quickly stepped forward.
"Hm, it seems the usual ear care is still missing something... My suggestion is to add Qingxin... Never mind, this herb is a bit expensive. It should be said that it's best to slowly condition with slightly milder medicinal properties..."
Without hesitation, he joined this academic research on his student Tighnari's ears.
"Every creature's comfort zone has subtle differences. Based on my daily observations of the subtle changes in Tighnari's ears..."