Single glance!

Aether had genuinely believed that the Archpriestess had left the academy, yet here she was, right before his eyes.

'Gulp'

He swallowed hard, trying to steady his nerves. It wasn't fear exactly... well, maybe a little—but the presence of the Archpriestess as an opponent complicated matters significantly. How was he supposed to navigate this now?

Meanwhile, the Archpriestess, cloaked in a magical overcoat that concealed her presence from others, gazed at Helena and Finnian with tender eyes, "I'm sorry for the sudden summons," she said, her voice gentle but carrying an undercurrent of authority.

"N-No, it's perfectly fine! Archpriestess, we are always ready to serve you, whenever you need us!" Finnian responded, his voice almost rising to a shout before the Archpriestess discreetly created a soundproof barrier around them.