Chapter 14: Even Warm Water Is a Luxury
Elysia had spent most of her first day since the regression observing Kael Ashford, trying to be as subtle as possible.
She didn't need to pay much attention in class—she had already learned all the material before and remained one of the top students.
Her academic excellence wasn't something she needed to worry about.
Time and again, she found herself impressed by Kael Ashford and his acting skill.
Then came lunchtime, when Kael acted like he was lost before casually following the other students to the cafeteria.
He ate alone. Without any friends.
(No wonder I don't remember much about Kael Ashford's first year at Arcadia Academy.)
It was the way he blended into the background—friendless, quiet, always by himself.
The day ended without Elysia uncovering anything useful.
After classes, Elysia didn't return home like most students.
Instead, she made her way to the Training Center—a sleek stone-and-marble facility separate from the open-air Training Grounds.