"Principal Morvana wishes to meet you."
I got up from my chair ready to follow the guy, but before I could even take a step, he snapped his finger and a swirling black portal appeared straight below me, without any warning.
Naturally, gravity, being the clingy little shit it is, did its job with terrifying enthusiasm as I was pulled into the portal before I could even react.
I had a few guesses as to why Morvana wanted to see me.
Maybe because of Bearlo.
Maybe because of how stunningly competent I was.
Maybe she just wanted to offer me a job as Vice Principal.
I mean, she would have been stupid to not know my brilliance.
So, her calling me was just a matter of time.
And I wasn't afraid.
Why would I be?
Not like she was going to eat me. And there was no use of being afraid.
Fear, after all, is the most useless emotion. It clouds judgment at the exact moment you need clarity.
I calmly fell through a stretch of endless space…
