Chapter 100: A Trip
Speeches were delivered after the exchange, and the Mages, usually haughty and self-assured, were made to stand in a formal gesture of respect, bowing their heads to the Knights’ benches.
It was a humbling moment, one that left the Mages’ faces tight with suppressed frustration, though none dared protest under Mrs. Georgina’s stern gaze.
The Knights, meanwhile, couldn’t contain their joy. After the ceremony, they spilled into the courtyard, their laughter and boasts echoing off the stone walls.
The camaraderie was electric, a rare moment of unity that even the most stoic Knights couldn’t resist joining.
But Adrian didn’t linger amidst the cheers and backslaps.
His mind was already elsewhere, ticking through a mental checklist of tasks he needed to complete before tomorrow’s travel.
The healing potion he had consumed during the match was a temporary fix, and he could feel the faint tremor in his limbs, a warning that its effects would soon wear off, leaving him vulnerable to the injuries Julian’s dark spears had inflicted.
’I need proper healing.’
After a brief exchange with Serena, Adrian slipped away from the crowd.
He made a beeline for the infirmary, his steps quick but measured to avoid drawing attention.
On arriving, the healer listened as he explained his situation.