Ms. Moore returned to the viewing room above the audience and took her seat next to the Headmaster. The three other guild leaders gave her a look of curiosity, yet she pretended she didn't notice and focused on the ongoing match.
"So, was he cheating?" Xexbec asked the thought that was on everyone's mind. They were also interested as to where the Deadly Nightshade disappeared off to but chose to not ask in fear if she was close by.
"No," Ms. Moore replied, not giving further explanation.
Xexbec smiled widely at her answer while the others appeared surprised. The level of strength the dark mage had shown was something that was not natural. Yet, if Ms. Moore said that it wasn't due to a drug or artifact, then that was the truth.
The three guild leaders who were still on the fence as to whether or not to invite Ryan to their guilds instantaneously came to a decision.