Chapter 36: First Class (2)
"Good morning, cadets."
Even her tone carried weight. Smooth, commanding, but with a dangerous undercurrent. The kind of voice that could lull you into leaning closer without realizing you'd already walked into the fire.
"My name is Evelyn Whitehound."
The whispers started again, louder this time.
"Whitehound…? Evelyn Whitehound?"
"No way—that's her?"
"The youngest S-Rank hunter…!"
I watched the wave of recognition ripple across the classroom. Some cadets stiffened in awe, others exchanged nervous looks. Even Leon's lips parted slightly, his composure slipping as he realized who stood before us.
Evelyn's smile widened, clearly amused by the reaction.
"I am an S-Rank. Class designation: Magic Queen. Ranked 160th globally."
Her words hit like a hammer.