Past, Present and Future

Feeling her body back in control, Zara gave a deep bow and apologized. "I will not repeat the mistake, pleae fo—"

"You're demoted until further notice. Work with the staff for the competition. Someone will replace you as the head of the Dominion department." The dean waved his hand and she was carried out without even having a chance to show any resistance.

"That's a bit harsh of you, isn't it, Dean Ankh?" The woman in formal clothing asked with a puzzled expression.

"Even though Zara still hasn't recovered, she was still the head of Punishment Order. She was also close to the…Princess." When she uttered the word 'Princess', grief and unwillingness flashed in the woman's eyes.

"Why do you still cling onto who's already gone, Miss Calamity?" Dean Ankh shook his head. "I am not a divine ranker. I am likely even weaker than you. But what I have is experience. And my experience says, if you really want to take that step, your mind must be firm."