"Grandpa!" Eve's voice was filled with joy.
But since she was in the critical stage of cooking, she did not leave her post.
Dale curiously poked her head out: "This old grandpa looks like he's made of starlight..."
Uther was not annoyed by this and let out a hearty laugh:
"Starlight? That's the most beautiful metaphor I've ever heard, little Sea Siren."
His gaze swept over everyone, finally settling on Ron:
"Hmph, Ron Ralph, we finally get to officially meet." The old man's tone had a hint of teasing.
"Yes, Professor Yutel, thank you for remembering me." Ron gave a standard wizard's salute.
Uther waved his hand, indicating that Ron needn't be so formal:
"Let's skip the pleasantries, I find all these formalities tiresome. By the way, I heard your paper review received quite a promising preliminary assessment?"
Ron nodded slightly, not surprised by the old man's well-connected information:
