Chapter 35: Trust Run
The sun was already beginning its descent, casting golden hues across the academy’s marble corridors. Most students had already finished dinner or were on their way to the dormitories, but Noah walked alone with quiet purpose.
His steps echoed faintly as he reached the upper floors where the faculty offices were. The air was still and calm.
’Looks like the Augmentor class quest has finally triggered. Good, good. I’ll need this—especially since I don’t have the protagonist buffs like Cael did, shit just remembering his name makes me want to vomit.’
He stopped in front of the door labeled Professor Darius – Combat Training & Physical Enhancement.
Noah knocked once.
"Come in," came the deep, familiar voice.
Inside, Professor Darius was finishing some paperwork, sleeves rolled up as usual, revealing arms that looked more like forged steel than flesh. The walls of his office were lined with various weapons, weights, and faded battle flags from past tournaments. The scent of old leather and faint cologne lingered.
Noah entered casually. "You said you had something for me?"
Darius looked up, smiled.
"Right on time. You ready for your little errand?"
Noah shrugged. "Sure. Though I get the feeling it’s not just a delivery."