Order in Short Time - Part 5

"You cannot even commit to saying that you will give me your aid regardless?" Skullic said, glaring at Oliver for a handful of seconds, before the look broke, and he snorted, hiding a small smile. "So be it," he said. "Use these last few days at the Academy wisely. Ensure you give your thanks to all those that have assisted you. Professor Volguard and Minister Hod should be foremost on that list, but I think that General Tavar would wish to see you too."

"Tavar?" Oliver said. He rarely made contact with Minister Tavar, though he often had a feeling that the man was watching from afar. He'd always seemed like an ally, though he was a quiet one, and he had never had the opportunity to step out into the open, to give Oliver direct support as others have.

"Indeed," Skullic said, ignoring Oliver's doubt. "Give him a meeting. You've a handful of days without lessons. I am sure you can at least spare the time."

"I suppose so…"

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