He was probably expecting some kind of epic moment, but I already made a decision.
I would rather carve every single energy stone in this room.
Then carve every stone in the storage.
Then carve every stone in the empire.
And only then—on the last day of my life—would I consider touching that cursed stone again.
Soren gently set me down on the worktable. "I'll leave you here first," he said, patting my head. "I still have documents to sign."
My ears perked up. 'He was leaving?' Already?'
"Nyang!"
Translation: Finally!
I waved my paw enthusiastically. "B-Bye Soren!"
He chuckled.
Then suddenly reached forward and pinched my cheeks.
"Nyang!"
Translation: Hey—!
"You're like a talking toy," he said with a grin.
'Excuse me??? A toy? I am a professional sculptress! A future carving legend! A—'
He turned away before I could protest further and as he walked towards the door, he called out calmly. "Mikael."
