Chapter 2: Faculty Meeting
I left my room and walked down the hall. The place was nice—too nice. Expensive decorations, polished floors, everything screamed about the academies influence and wealth.
I didn't know my way around, so I followed the main hallway. A few servants of the academy passed by but didn't say anything. Maybe they were used to Lucian ignoring them.
I kept walking, pretending I knew where I was going. The academy was massive, with halls that stretched endlessly and doors leading to who-knew-where. I had no memory of Lucian's routine, so I was running on pure guesswork.
Eventually, I spotted a group of instructors heading in the same direction. That had to be the way to the meeting. I followed them from a distance, keeping my head down.
The meeting hall was a large, circular room with high ceilings and rows of seats arranged around a central podium. Professors were already seated, chatting in low voices. Some looked serious, others bored.
I took a seat near the back, trying to avoid attention.
Then, the room fell silent.
The Headmaster had arrived.
An Oldman with long silver hair and thick beard, his eyes were amber coloured. Just like how he was in the game.
Headmaster Augustus Evercrest, one of the Archmages.
In Sword of Radiance, he was a living legend. His name alone could shake kingdoms. But more than that, he was ruthless when it came to maintaining order. This was a man who didn't tolerate weakness, incompetence, or wasted potential.