Chapter 28: Consequences
They returned to the academy grounds at dusk—Noah walking calmly, Lys beside him, her face still flushed, head slightly bowed.
Trailing behind them floated the three Legendary Spirits—now compact, silent, hovering like tame guardians.
By the time they reached the central courtyard, a crowd had gathered.
More than twenty professors stood waiting, many with expressions of disbelief.
Among them: Darius, arms crossed and watching intently; Professor Al, brow furrowed beneath his perfect mustache; and Professor Trinity, eyes wide with barely contained fury.
Trinity was the first to speak—voice echoing across the courtyard.
"WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU HAVE DONE, LYS!?"
"Have you even seen the state of the Training Grounds!?"
Lys flinched, instinctively lowering her head.
"I’m sorry..." she whispered. "I didn’t mean for any of this to happen..."
At that moment, a familiar voice cut through the tension.