THE VILLAIN'S POV

He accused them bluntly, without hesitation.

"Look at you. Refusing to leave—just because you feel he might still be alive."

"He’s your friend, so I get it. I understand what you’re trying to do."

"But what I don’t understand ..what I can’t stand .. Is your damn hypocrisy."

"If losing the witch’s mark isn’t enough proof that he’s dead—

Then why did you declare the other four students dead the moment their signatures disappeared?"

"Hehehe... what brilliant logic."

He had a point ..

And no one could deny it.

"By what right do you stay behind for him? Wait for what, exactly? He’s already dead."

Aegon spoke with a smile—