104 THE GRANDDAUGHTER

<"AWW. My parents and I were there last weekend.">

"I know that your parents visit the Binnuri Temple often, but it seems like you've been visiting the place more frequently these days," Nero said. He had his earbuds on while talking to Hanna on the phone and packing his things for his weekend trip with Neoma and their mother. "Does your family need that much blessing from the shaman?"

It was just a joke.

Fortunately, he heard Hanna laugh softly on the other end of the line.

<"I haven't told you yet, have I? Actually, the shaman's granddaughter has been accepted to our school through my father's recommendation. She'll be in Neoma'< em>s class.">

"Oh. She hasn't come to school yet?"