'What do you plan to do?' Sera asked.
I did want to help this new Hope take down Nathalia. But after thinking for a while, I made a decision—I shouldn't.
I've already attracted too much attention. Both first and second years are aware of me now. I don't want to make it worse.
I need to be careful from now on.
'Do you want to leave now?' Sera asked again.
She already knew my plan. She knew what I was going to do.
'Yes. But first...'
I had to separate from this group.
I glanced around. The students had grim expressions. Their eyes were locked on the battle in front of them.
Two figures were fighting.
They seemed completely focused. If I left now, they wouldn't even notice.
I was sure Nathalia was at that fortress.
I exhaled. Hooofff!
I shifted my weight forward and activated my Earth Essence. The ground beneath my feet rose just an inch—enough for support.
I stared in the direction of the white fortress.
