Unexpected Conclusion

After Ember Killian suggested going back over the evidence and facts, Istana Gleriath and Astoria Braveheart compromised, taking a step back.

"The ones who handled the situation in the academy were Senior Elaine and Senior Gwena. One of them should have been the one to confirm Teacher Raphna's death," Astoria Braveheart replied.

"Then, let us head over to the academy to ask them," Ember Killian said with a nod before adding, "Since the events happened there, it will also be more convenient to investigate the scenes of the incidents."

"I will accompany the both of you. I don't want Headmaster Astoria feeding you with her biased opinions, Marquis Killian," Istana Gleriath stated.

Within moments, Istana Gleriath and Astoria Braveheart glared at each other again with strong dislike—not to the point of wanting to kill each other. Still, the smell of gunpowder was seemingly in the air.

"Fine," Ember Killian agreed.

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