Unrewarded effort

As a day passed since the spirit attack on the Elite dorm, the aftermath fell under the jurisdiction of the academy professors, as the dean was absent. This absence was one of the reasons the attacker chose to strike in the first place.

The attack tarnished Starlight Academy's reputation, a bastion of safety for years. The audacity to strike such a renowned institution in the dean's absence was unprecedented.

Forced to return, the dean had to address the situation and appease the families of the affected students. Fortunately, there were no casualties, making the issue more manageable with promises and compensation.

The students who played pivotal roles in defeating the high-ranked spirits were also rewarded generously. However, Caius, deep in thought, felt disconnected from these rewards.

"...But what good are these rewards to me?" Caius grimaced to himself.