If it was possible to prevent the demon's advent, should he prevent it? Or should he let things flow as they were?
Demons, by their very nature, were walking calamities—living disasters cloaked in flesh and malice. The advent of Andromalius would inevitably cause enormous damage to the academy's structures, its students, and its reputation. This devastation would, in turn, send shockwaves through the empire's future, weakening one of its foundational institutions at a critical time.
'If that were all, it would obviously be better to prevent it.'
But what if it was just a signal flare announcing the beginning?
If the demon's arrival was merely a prelude to a greater symphony of destruction, and more demons—far more terrible calamities—were waiting in the shadows beyond mortal perception? The thought sent a chill down his spine despite his usual composure.
