Elion returned the smile lightly. No doubt, she was commending more than merely his strength and talent as a mage.
He had been well-spoken throughout the proceedings and had put on quite the display to turn the odds back in his favour.
More importantly, the order in which he had revealed his evidence had left very little room to doubt his version of events.
"And so..."
Wendy straightened slightly.
"The council has decided to reinstate your status as a student of Grimholt Academy. A Royal Order explaining everything that unfolded here will immediately be sent to Principal Maximus, so you may rest easy."
Elion immediately shook his head.
That raised more than a few brows.
"My apologies, but I have no desire to return to the academy." Murmurs immediately rose from the nobles and officials.
Elion continued.
"Forgive me for being so blunt, but I refuse to return to the very place where all of this began."
His expression soured considerably.
