"I would rather fight the monsters," Vlad pleaded, his eyes filled with desperation.
"This condition is placed by the academy to let you, their student, join the Purging Order," Lucas said, shrugging his shoulders as if he had no say in the matter.
Vlad's pleading eyes shifted to Aldric.
"You have attended fewer than ten lectures since you joined the academy," Aldric stated, pressing the bridge of his glasses. "Although your growth is commendable, as the Vice Principal, I cannot turn a blind eye to your neglect of your studies. Arcane Academy doesn't train brutes without knowledge."
At this point, Vlad had completely given up trying. He dragged a weary hand across his face when Aldric rubbed further salt into the wounds he had just inflicted.
"I recommend that you not waste any more time," Aldric suggested, a hidden smile concealed behind his calm facade. "The midterm theory exams are starting the day after tomorrow."
