"I don't understand why, but whenever points are mentioned, they maintain complete silence about specifics. Actually, they're secretive about most academy matters, but the point system seems to be particularly sensitive information."
Of course, I knew the mystery surrounding the points.
"Perhaps the secrecy serves a purpose," I mused. "If students knew exact point values, they might focus too heavily on optimizing for rewards rather than actually learning and developing their abilities."
Emmet returned some time later, blood coating his hands completely. It appeared he had used his bare fists to kill the wolves rather than drawing his weapon - a brutal but effective approach that spoke to his current emotional state.
I observed him silently without offering any commentary. Emmet sat down by the fire without saying a word, his expression still dark and brooding.
