Chapter 92: Meeting with the Principal
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Hours passed as Mikael made steady progress. Soon, it was the early afternoon of the next day. He paused his training to visit Lyra, knowing she might still be struggling with the kill she had made the day before. Her unease had been evident.
Lyra was delighted to see him, and the two spent a peaceful afternoon together on the Academy grounds. It felt like a small, comforting date before they eventually parted ways. Mikael returned to his dormitory, determined to master the new technique he was developing.
That evening, after training for some time, Mikael exited the Dirarnia world and made his weekly visit to Kiara. This visit had been delayed slightly due to the Willowbrook Town Defense mission, which had prevented him from disappearing abruptly to see her. This time, he stayed with her longer than usual, making up for the missed time.
The next day, Mikael continued his training and made significant progress. He had finally mastered his unnamed spell to the point where he could cast it using intent alone. Not only that, but the spell had improved, allowing him to reduce his weight to an astonishing 20 kilograms.
Feeling satisfied with the progress, Mikael decided it was time to begin integrating the spell into his Wind-Explosive Style. Just as he prepared to resume his training, his bracelet vibrated with a notification:
Principal [10:56 AM]:
Mister Angelini, you are invited to my office to discuss the investigation you conducted regarding the array that attracted beasts to Willowbrook Town. Miss Mournsky and Miss Mystoria are also required to attend, as this discussion pertains to them and the rewards you jointly requested.
Cordially
As Mikael finished reading the message, a wave of anxiety washed over him. The thought of meeting the principal made him uneasy, knowing that if a confrontation arose, he wouldn't stand a chance—not even to escape—given the vast power disparity.
'Calm down,' he thought, forcing himself to steady his nerves. With a deep breath, he exited his dormitory room and followed the map on his bracelet to the principal's office.