Mikel stomped his way to the school's gymnasium, where they first "spawned." After walking through different cursed zones before, there was one thing that they all normally shared: the entrance and exit.
Breaking through the cursed zone from the spot where they entered was often the weakest link. The chances of breaking out of it were higher than anywhere else. Although Mikel knew he could probably break through this cursed zone anywhere, it was better safe than sorry.
After all, he was aware that he never fit the shamanic system. If he did, Gallos—Ran's phantom—wouldn't keep asking.
But as Mikel reached the gymnasium, a voice stopped him.
"Mikel!"
The young Mister Nocty panted for air, his hands falling on his knees. When Mikel looked back at him, all he saw was a sweaty kid trying to catch his breath.
"This body is really weak," Mister Nocty mumbled before he straightened himself, facing Mikel squarely. "I'm sorry."
