"The principal called you," fianna said, her voice steady but laced with concern.
"Alright, let’s not keep her waiting," Kael replied with a faint smile.
As they navigated through the grand halls, their conversation drifted.
Reaching the ornate wooden door of the principal’s office, Kael took a deep breath.
Fianna gave him a small nod of encouragent before stepping back.
The doors creaked open as Kael entered, the warm glow of sunlight filtering through the large windows behind Principal Elowen.
The regal woman stood from her desk, her commanding presence radiating through the room.
"Sit down, Kael," she said, gesturing to the chair opposite her.
Her gaze was sharp yet caring, as though she were examining every crack in his armor.
Kael nodded, taking the seat as the door closed behind him.
"Are you alright?" she asked, her tone a perfect blend of authority and concern.
"I’m fine," Kael replied, keeping his voice steady.
Principal Elowen leaned forward slightly, her eyes narrowing.
"Don’t lie to , Kael. I’ve seen the state you were in when you ca out of that portal. Start from the beginning. What happened in there?" Elowen asked.
Kael didn’t like the tone.
Kael took a mont, gathering his thoughts.
"The mission was normal at first. We went in, but then... the portal turned unstable. Sothing wasn’t right. I managed to push the others out before it closed, leaving just Marcus and inside."
Elowen’s brows furrowed. "Go on."
Kael continued, his voice even but calculated.
"There were monsters... relentless, respawning as if they couldn’t die. Marcus and I fought for what felt like hours. It was overwhelming, but we managed to hold our ground." Kael said.
"And the figure?" Elowen asked, her tone sharper.
Kael hesitated for a fraction of a second before answering, carefully omitting certain details.
"He was strong. Too strong for us. He toyed with us, testing our limits. But in the end, he left. Said sothing cryptic about eting again." Kael said.
Principal Elowen leaned back in her chair, her fingers interlaced. She studied him for a long mont before speaking.
"You’re leaving sothing out, aren’t you?" She asked.
Kael t her gaze, unflinching.
"I’ve told you everything important. The rest doesn’t matter." Kael replied.
Her expression softened slightly, though the concern didn’t leave her eyes.
"Kael, I called you here not just as your principal but as soone who wants to protect you. Whatever you faced in there, it’s not sothing a student should have to endure. You need to understand the dangers ahead." Elowen said.
Kael nodded.
As then—
"Yo"
A voice ca from beside.
As Kael turned around, his instincts scread danger.
He hadn’t sensed anyone’s presence, yet soone had approached him from behind—a terrifying realization.
A firm hand rested lightly on Kael’s shoulder, and the warmth of raw power surged through him, making his body freeze.
Startled, Kael whipped his head around, only to hear a commanding voice before he could react.
"Leave him alone, Zarenth Searath," Principal Elowen’s voice rang with authority, her aura flaring.
Kael’s heart skipped a beat.
His mind raced as the na echoed in his thoughts.
Zarenth Searath?
The word Searath hit him like a bolt of lightning.
It was no ordinary na—it was a title reserved for the royal family of the Dragon race.
His breath caught in his throat.
This person… he’s from my mother’s family.
Kael turned to face the figure standing behind him.
The man had striking white hair that shimred faintly in the dim light and piercing red eyes that seed to bore into Kael’s very soul.
His presence was overwhelming, a silent testant to the absolute power he wielded.
He looked no older than 28, but Kael knew better.
This wasn’t just anyone.
Recognition dawned on Kael like a storm.
His mories flashed back to the novel he had read. The youngest one to achieve Eternal Sovereign Rank.
’How could I forget?’ Kael thought, his mind reeling.
Before him stood Zarenth Searath, one of the strongest beings he had ever read about.
Zarenth’s lips curled into a faint, amused smile.
"So, you’re the one my sister sponsored," he said, his voice deep and smooth.
Kael’s body stiffened.
His mind raced with questions. Sister? The realization hit him harder than anything else.
This man—Zarenth—was younger brother of his mother.
Elowen sighed, standing and walking around the desk. She placed a hand on kael shoulder.
"You’ve done well, Kael. You can leave now,"
Kael nodded silently, rising to his feet. As he turned to leave, her voice stopped him.
"And Kael... if you ever need to talk, my door is always open."
He glanced back, giving her a faint smile. "Thank you, Principal."
As he stepped out of the room, Fianna was waiting.
She raised an eyebrow.
"How did it go?" Fianna asked.
.
"Hey Zarenth, is this your first ti eting him?" Principal Elowen asked, her tone calm yet curious.
"Yes," Zarenth replied, his brows furrowing slightly.
"I thought, given that he was sponsored by your sister, you might know him," Elowen said, her eyes briefly glancing at the kael.
"Sponsored by my sister?" Zarenth repeated.
’Who is he?’ Zarenth thought.
He had never seen this boy before, let alone heard of him.
’Why would my sister sponsor soone like this?’
It was rare for his sister, a high-ranking figure in the world and a woman of sharp judgnt, to take an interest in anyone, let alone sponsor a student personally.
"I don’t know him," Zarenth finally admitted, his voice laced with confusion. "My sister never ntioned him."
’it’s fortunate I decided to check in when the academy inford that your sister’s sponsored child was injured,’ Zarenth thought
’My sister didn’t t know about it,’
Elowen raised an eyebrow.
"Strange. Considering the potential he’s shown, I’d have thought she’d brief you. Kael is... unique." Elowen said.
"Unique how?" Zarenth asked, his tone sharp.
Elowen smiled faintly.
"You’ll see soon enough. For now, focus on the fact that he survived sothing most would have perished in." Elowen said.
Zarenth narrowed his eyes, skepticism growing.
"I don’t like mysteries, Elowen. Especially when they involve my sister. Who is he really?" Zarenth asked.
His sister rarely took interest in anyone. For her to sponsor soone was unheard of.
As Zarenth looks outside the window he saw kael going towards his dormitory.
An odd mix of admiration and frustration bubble within him.
Who are you? And why are you connected to my sister? he wondered silently.
"Can I talk to him principal" Zarenth asked.
"You can," Elowen replied....
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