While the silence spell was still active, Raze and Alen walked slowly in the direction of the dormitories. To the crowd and to any onlookers, it appeared to be nothing unusual, just one of the many guests or recruiters who had taken an interest in speaking with Raze.
During events like this, there were always guild representatives, academy scouts, and corporate recruiters hovering around. They were eager to make offers, to pitch incentives, to lure students with promises of resources and positions. No one gave the pair a second glance. Even the silence spell itself didn't appear suspicious; in fact, it was common to use such a spell in order to ensure that other recruiters couldn't overhear negotiations. To everyone else, it looked like business as usual.
But behind the veil of silence, Alen's tone was heavy. His words carried a tension that betrayed how serious he truly felt.
