As August walked through the grand halls of the Western High Tower, his mind raced with plans and possibilities.
The Brander Clan Prodigy Meet is four only days away. I am not the only one growing stronger. I cannot underestimate anyone. Gaius is strong—stronger than ever before. But he is not my only opponent. Aries will be there. Mayra will be there. And who knows what other prodigies will emerge from the shadows?
And moreover, I have a promise to keep to her.
August retreated to his chambers, leaving Vanne to meet with his uncle, High Master Earth Spear. As for Larcade, with August's authority as a Core Apprentice of the tower—as well as the support of the bald chief apprentice, Gaius—an official permit allowing him to join the Western High Tower took only moments.
