A Pillar's Fall

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Lord Mantis had once heard the previous headmistress say that even a barrier that could resist the push of a hundred beasts… could not stand the gnawing of a billion ants.

And as he lay defeated on the ground today, he finally realized what it meant.

When he had first seen Donna sneaking around and stealing a 'low level' beast's egg, his curiosity got the best of him, and he of course interrogated the flustered woman.

Under the pressure of a pillar, she had no choice but to spill the beans after being caught red-handed.

Of course, the woman expected expulsion, or worse, but much to her surprise, Mantis hadn't punished her at all. Instead, he even wanted to support her.  After all… if it goes against Aurora, it's all good fun. And getting her student killed… super fun!