Chapter 223
The academy grounds had returned to normalcy, almost as if nothing had happened.
The towering buildings stood tall, the damage from the attack seamlessly repaired.
The nearby village that had once been ravaged now bustled again with life—its wounds patched and scars hidden beneath the surface.
Everything seemed fine... at least on the outside.
The students resumed their academic duties with renewed focus, as though no shadows of the past lingered. But for Grey, the unease hadn't passed.
He still couldn't shake the ominous aura he had sensed—not once, but thrice. Each time, it felt distinct... powerful... and dangerously unfamiliar. What exactly were they?
Training resumed with full intensity. Each student poured their heart and might into it, pushing their limits daily.
Von occasionally paired them up in sparring matches—not just to test their raw strength, but to evaluate how well they could complement one another in real combat scenarios.
