A week had passed since the incident with the corrupted assistant and the Hidebehind. During that time, many significant developments had occurred throughout the academy.
Kael had successfully completed his entrance examination, passing with flying colors. Not that I'd expected anything less from him - the training and resources I'd provided, combined with his natural talent and determination, made success almost inevitable. His combat performance and theoretical knowledge had impressed the evaluation committee enough to grant immediate admission despite the unusual timing.
He'd been assigned to my classroom, which created quite a stir among the other students. Entry this late into the academic term simply wasn't done under normal circumstances. The fact that he'd been accepted anyway made everyone curious about his identity, his connections, and what power he possessed to warrant such exceptional treatment.
