A Deal With The Principal

"All of you can return to your posts.

"Neo Hargraves, come with me," Charlotte said.

She summoned her phoenix.

Neo climbed on its back with her.

The beast's body, despite being covered in flames, was not burning Neo.

It was warm.

They reached the mansion on top of the clouds and entered the study room.

The principal called the puppet maids.

"Prepare tea for us."

"Understood."

The puppet with silver eyes brought them tea.

Neo drank it quietly.

"Let's settle the important topic first.

"How much time do you have left?" Charlotte asked.

"A few minutes at best."

Neo raised his palm.

Sparks of condensed red lightning flickered around his body.

Although dead, the Death could not embrace him.

He was manifesting the Death, which came for him, outwardly and stopping it from pulling him into the Underworld.

Charlotte opened her mouth.