He paused, letting the truth sink in.
"In the future, the Spirit Warriors trained there won't feel gratitude toward Thunderclap Academy. They will only feel loyalty toward the Leon Empire royal family."
A faint, almost mocking smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
"Cindral has always wanted his name to spread across the Holy Mystic Continent. But if things continue like this… perhaps the students of Thunderclap Academy will only remember the name of the Leon Empire monarch."
"They won't even remember who their Principal was."
The words fell like stones into a lake, sending ripples through every heart present.
Some looked shocked.
Some looked grim.
And some… looked as if they had just realized how deep the royal family's schemes truly ran.
Zora's lips curved slightly, her eyes calm but cold.
"Vice Principal is right," she said softly, yet every word carried weight. "The royal family is not doing charity. They never lose in business."
