Emery spent some time with Urix, seeking to understand what was truly happening within the Academy. But to get confirmation, they decided to visit the Zodiac Branch of Utopia City, where Emery met his old senior, Grand Magus Heorgar.
Their reunion began warmly, but the pleasantries quickly faded into a more serious discussion.
With the Grand Magus Sinure the overseer constantly away handling external affairs, Heorgar—as second in command—had been forced to shoulder greater responsibilities. One of his main responsibilities was maintaining the relation between Utopia and the Magus Academy. Thus, the recent decline of the Half-Blood Hall from the top ten ranking had become his direct concern.
Heorgar rubbing his temples with a weary sigh, "So many half-blood factions are complaining about the Academy halls!"
