Before Sage Celik began his speech, Andromeda was approached by a senior scholar from the academy, accompanied by the principal Habsburg himself. Two knights from Bethel flanked her, their presence a constant reminder of her status and the stakes of the day.
As she stood there, waiting on to be called, she couldn't help but notice the intense animosity in the eyes of the senior scholar. His hatred was palpable, and it piqued Andromeda's curiosity. Was he a student who studied under or alongside Sylvette? That would explain the seething glare he directed at her. She found his open hostility rather amusing.
People were indeed brave, she thought with a smirk. Did he not realize what would happen once she passed the test and became the youngest student in the history of Pyro Academy? The scholar's talent, however exceptional, meant nothing to her. The world was overflowing with talented individuals, and Andromeda was more than capable of destroying anyone who stood in her way.
