Just as Justin tirelessly triggered the dialog-driven plotline.
A refined voice appeared behind him, still belonging to the gentleman who was shrouded head to toe in a black robe.
"The more thoroughly one understands human nature, the broader their perspective on relationships, and the fewer their troubles. The clearer one's self-awareness, the more perspectives they have when facing the world, and the gentler their demeanor. Distant traveler, have you mistakenly entered our Sunset Mountain?"
Hmm?
Kill a mockingbird!
All along, Justin had been silently reminding himself to be wary of that peculiar private school and its teaching master.
Now that the classical quote had been uttered, he instantly settled down into a seated position with his eyes closed right there on the spot.
Regardless of how floridly the teaching master spoke, Justin sat on the ground stony-faced, his expression utterly undisturbed.