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Leo soared through the skies at full speed. His mind was filled with the stress associated with not making it back on time. It was nightfall, so no one was out in the forests to see him.

Another thing he would need to keep in mind was that he spent a month longer than he said he would. If his status was revoked because of that, he would be very disappointed.

To him, this was far more than just the Phoenix Trials. It was also going to the capital that he wanted. If he could go and visit Daphne once, then it would be completely worth it. He could try to do it in his own time, but that would come with a few risks.

If he did get caught, he would have to deal with the Duke family all by himself. But as a representative of the Eldridge Academy, he would have a little bit of protection. To avail that, he would need to show that he was a very good talent that they could foster, though.