"This is how the academy teachers are distributed between Paragon-affiliated ones and neutral teachers."
John and his friends heaved a deep sigh of relief at the success of their first step. Watching Nikolas sign the golden scroll with a drop of his own blood was the moment they realised they had successfully crossed the most troublesome stretch of their plan.
The significance wasn't just about gaining Nikolas as an ally; it was about avoiding the scorched-earth path they would have been forced to take if he had resisted.
Once the teacher had joined their inner circle, the atmosphere in the guest hall shifted. The tension bled out, replaced by the hushed, urgent tones of conspirators.
Lanmar was called back through the portal, but before the portal closed, John summoned others. Goven walked through next, offering a respectful nod to John and his friends.
