" Author's Note: This chapter was published in the wrong volume due to a posting error. Instead of deleting it, I'm using it as a recap of recent events to keep readers updated. The story continues in the next chapter under Volume 2. Thank you for understanding!"
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At Caelen's Room
Caelen stretched lazily, a soft yawn escaping his lips. "Another good work today again," he muttered with a smirk.
But no one responded.
The room had gone silent. Everyone just… stared at him.
He blinked, lowering his hands. "What's the matter?"
They exchanged glances, then Reina stepped forward, arms crossed. "When are you going to explain to us what happened?"
Caelen tilted his head. "What do you mean by that?"
Veralia's eyes narrowed. "The whole scene that happened. Your creepy laughter. The whole manipulation."
Ryan added with a raised brow, "We didn't quite get how you figured out everything that happened."
