A few days later, while Ard, Eva, and their classmates were in class, an instructor entered to see Minerva, who was teaching magic and element fusion. The instructor whispered something to Minerva. Seeing the change in Minerva's face, which went from calm to suddenly shocked and panicked, Ard and Eva immediately turned to look at each other, sensing that something was wrong.
After the instructor left, Minerva turned to face the class. She put down her book and took a deep breath.
"Prince Edmund, the Crown Prince of the Orthus Empire, has disappeared from the academy. Since all the instructors are busy looking for him, we will end class for today," Minerva said.
Ard, Eva, and the others fell silent, then began to pack up their books and writing materials. Minerva then walked out of the classroom, leaving her students. Ard turned to look at Eva, who appeared confused and was deep in thought, her brow furrowed. Ard moved closer to Eva.
