Chapter 196: Old Friend
After learning about the elements and the history, they moved on to ethics. Adeline had been sitting there for almost four hours and she was losing her focus quickly.
The subject matter was interesting enough, centred around the responsibilities of magic users and the ethical considerations of their actions, but her focus wavered.
Instead, she mentally mapped out her next steps, weighing how to make an impression on the council members and—if possible—secure their support.
When the class ended, they were given a break, and the students began dispersing to various parts of the academy. Adeline decided this would be her chance to observe the seniors. Lunch, in particular, would be a prime opportunity.
The dining hall was bustling with energy, a cacophony of voices and laughter filling the air as students gathered in groups to eat, chat, and socialise. It was the perfect setting to locate the individuals she was most interested in—Cassian and Benedict.
As she entered the hall, her eyes scanned the room, eventually landing on the table at the centre of it all. There they were, Cassian and Benedict, surrounded by a crowd of admirers and acquaintances.
Both looked perfectly at ease, exuding the effortless confidence of people who were accustomed to attention. Cassian sat with his usual composed demeanour, a faint smile gracing his lips as he listened to someone speak.
Benedict, on the other hand, was more animated, his striking red hair catching the light as he gestured enthusiastically during a conversation.
Adeline felt a surge of longing to approach them. She wanted to speak with them, catch up, and perhaps even use the moment to subtly hint at her intentions regarding the student council. But something held her back.
She hesitated, worried that her sudden presence might disrupt their conversations or draw unwanted attention to herself.
"That’s the table for the student council," Maia whispered beside her, noting where Adeline’s gaze had landed. It was only her and Maia this time, Layla stayed back because she had some things to discuss with the professor.