The road continued on, pass the high walls. Trees surrounded the path that stretched far on the hills—their destination, still far ahead.

The headmaster glanced back at the caged wagon, where the girl was lifelessly sitting, her body lax swaying along the rattles of the vehicle. It was a pitiful sight to see. He, then, turned his focus straight on front, where the top buildings of the academy are partially seen above the canopy of the woods. It might be a large distance but it won't be a long journey far up ahead. But instead of heading straight to the large structures, the headmaster pulled the reigns, his horse swerving to the side with a loud neigh and completely heading to another direction.

A mischievous smile graced his lips, unable to hold his excitement any longer. Thinking about his ideas made him giddy, messing with the elites that question the gears creaking inside his head, not to mention the enemies. This made a chuckle tingle his throat.

It's all worth it.

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"He's on his way here, my lady knight."

The figure stared at the large glass pane. Bright orange eyes scoured the canopy of trees with indifference. "I see."