"I've already paid for the room. If you want to go back to the academy, just go. Don't worry about the room fee," Merlin said indifferently.
He turned to leave, but Jared's voice stopped him from behind.
"Wait a minute. There's something I want to ask you."
Merlin paused and turned to face him, waiting calmly.
"Why did you help me?" Jared asked hesitantly. "We don't know each other at all, do we?"
He wasn't ungrateful, but he and Merlin came from different kingdoms and had no connection at all.
It felt strange when a stranger offered help without expecting anything in return.
Merlin was silent for a moment, then answered casually, "Do I need to know someone to help them? In my principles, I help those who are in trouble."
Without waiting for a reply, he kept walking and soon disappeared from sight.
Jared was speechless and lowered his head, murmuring, 'Principles of life, huh?'
