I stepped away from the office and walked toward the railing overlooking the lower floor. A massive crowd of students was heading toward the back courtyard, all moving with way too much excitement for it to be normal break-time behavior.
Curious, I headed back down the stairs and followed the flow of students outside.
Cold air hit my face the moment I stepped through the doors.
The academy courtyard was packed.
Students surrounded the training arena almost shoulder to shoulder, forming a massive circle around it. Some stood on benches for a better view while others leaned over the railings from the upper walkways.
And there he was. Mr. Marble stood in the center of the arena with his hands behind his back.
Across from him stood two students. Eselin and Null.
"So that's what this is about…" I muttered.
