Hearing Icarus's words, the three of them fell silent once more.
This concerned Daniel's only daughter, Rose—they couldn't say anything lightly.
Everything had happened far too quickly back then.
So fast that no one truly understood what had transpired behind the scenes.
"Just as Icarus said, we can't hide the truth. But since we don't know the full details, we should wait and see how Lord Daniel reacts first."
Kaylyn looked at the two as she spoke.
For people like them—outsiders to Crossbridge Academy—this was not something they could judge.
After confirming some final details, the three of them went their separate ways.
Kaylyn remained standing there alone, lost in thought.
…
Inside the Blue Jade Guild's Secret Realm.
A vast amount of mana was converging in one location.
Gathering and dispersing—over and over—
as if following some unusual rhythm.
At the very center of this mana flow sat a young man in meditation.
It was Daniel.