Chapter 289: Nyss
The massive silhouette of the Tower of Myths rose imposingly against the clear morning sky, its lofty pinnacle seemingly piercing through the clouds themselves.
Orion and Elias approached the grand structure calmly, their footsteps echoing faintly upon the cobbled path lined by lush greenery and well-maintained flower beds.
Outside the tower entrance, Instructor Viren lounged lazily in a sturdy chair, tipping it precariously backward on two legs.
He casually tossed a storage ring upward, catching it smoothly each time with an amused smirk playing across his lips. A short distance away, another instructor, his expression sour and visibly annoyed, stormed off grumbling something under his breath—clearly having lost a wager against the infamous gambling-loving Viren.
Noticing the duo’s arrival, Viren abruptly ceased his playful tosses, placing his chair back firmly onto the ground. His eyes widened slightly with pleasant surprise as they fell upon Orion.
"Young Helstorm!" Viren called out, pushing himself upright from his chair with genuine intrigue evident in his normally carefree expression. "It’s certainly been a while. Where’ve you been hiding all this time?"
Orion greeted him politely with a faint, amused smile, responding calmly, "Good morning, Instructor Viren. I was occupied with some personal matters and training, but I’ve just returned."
Viren let out a hearty laugh, placing one hand on his waist as he grinned widely, clearly entertained by Orion’s casual reply. "Haha! Excellent timing! It’s honestly been far too quiet around here without your shenanigans stirring things up. Finally, the academy might become interesting again."
Orion shook his head slightly, chuckling lightly at the instructor’s overly dramatic yet genuine welcome. "It’s good to see you haven’t changed, Instructor."
Viren grinned broadly, evidently pleased by Orion’s remark, before his gaze shifted briefly toward Elias with a knowing look, acknowledging his presence with a nod.
Turning serious, Orion directed his eyes toward the imposing tower gate, his expression becoming thoughtful. "Instructor, is Nyss inside the tower currently? How long has she been climbing?"
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Instructor Viren turned slowly toward the tower, a faint smile of approval crossing his features as he nodded appreciatively. "Yes, she’s been inside for several hours now. Honestly, that lass continues to impress me each time she attempts the climb. At this rate, she might break into the tower’s top floors soon."