'Hmm...' President Marron's eyes narrowed into a sharp squint, his posture stiffening with clear suspicion. An S-rank magic beast offering a bond to a young human was unprecedented, and the potential political and security implications immediately began spinning in his mind.
Director Elenaria, however, merely gave a nod. After all, she had anticipated this outcome from the exact moment Malakor first reacted to Soren's mana during the testing phase. To her, the beast's declaration was simply confirmation of what she already suspected.
Soren remained completely silent, matching the creature's intense gaze. The deep, mesmerizing hue in its eyes triggered an unexpected pang of familiarity, vividly reminding him of her.
Breaking the silence, Elenaria stepped forward. "Alright, I can understand that, and it is entirely your own decision to make. However, will that even be possible? Your affinities do not match, and the sheer difference in your current strength..."
