Chapter 77: Freeing Mystra

Clarence sauntered into the office, a smirk playing on his lips. "I hear all your friends have successfully hatched their pets. What about you? Just the unlucky one?"

Jett forced a grin, trying to mask his irritation. "Mine's on its way."

Clarence's eyes narrowed with curiosity. "I've been meaning to ask: what's your connection with Verena's Divine Lords? Besides the fact that you all come from the same kingdom, that is."

Jett blinked, caught off guard by the question. "What do you mean?"

Clarence leaned in, his tone growing more serious. "There's something about you. You seem more than qualified to earn the title of Divine Lord, yet you're clearly holding back."

Jett frowned. "Holding back? What do you mean?"

Clarence chuckled, "Well, considering you almost came in dead last in the school's ranking, it's kind of obvious. Don't you think?"