Chapter 16: Viewpoints
Both Noa and Elder Jin watched the scene in surprise.
The former expected the usual chaos mixed with the stillness of the world. The latter didn't know what he should have waited for, but seeing that nothing happened only deepened his disappointment.
"Is that it?" Elder Jin asked.
The spinner did nothing except spin on his finger, producing a silent whooshing sound. Neither elemental vortexes appeared behind him, nor did his head and spirit gain clarity.
"I shouldn't have thought so highly of this place. Perhaps my age is catching up to me, causing me to believe such rumors," the man added, his voice hoarse.
Meanwhile, Noa smirked to himself. 'That was... a nice reality check for me.'
[You probably guessed it right, but I would like to explain anyway,] the system announced eagerly. [Because this Elder Jin had ill intentions, Karma didn't allow him to experience what your products had to offer. Such an impressive structure, don't you agree?]
Noa nodded slightly. "Yep. Now I won't have to deal with annoying pests as much. Thanks for clearing it up for me."
The system was completely caught off guard by his unforeseen politeness, but before the mechanical voice could answer him, Elder Jin spoke again.
"What a waste of time..."
He seemed inclined to say more, to act even pricklier and pounce on Noa for his shady business. He also wanted to forbid Noa from scamming his disciples, but every word stuck in his throat.