"You don't need to worry, young man. I will take care of this situation. If they want to arrest you, then they'll have to face the entire Nex" HeadMaster assured with a warm smile. Inwardly, he added, 'O-otherwise, both Nex and Theos will be obliterated' as a bead of sweat appeared on his wrinkled forehead.
"...But I di-"
"Please take care of it, HeadMaster" Mariel interrupted Eli and acknowledged the HeadMaster's willingness, unaware of his true thoughts.
"Huh? I don't th-"
"It's best if you don't get involved with this brat, Let the elders take care of it" Rock chimed in, again interrupting Eli.
"..." Eli stared at the old man for a second before asking, "First of all, why are you here instead of sleeping in Division 1?"
Rock, with a sly grin, retorted, "Sleeping? Me? Not my style, brat".
"..." Eli's eyes twitched.