Chapter 158: A Need To Escape [1]

OVER AN HOUR AGO

"What do you mean I was called back to the academy campus?" 

Professor Orfina looked at Professor Castaneda with a look of confusion.

"The princess of the whole nation is here, alongside the children of 2 of the four dukes. Not to mention the child of 'that family.' I need to supervise this event myself."

"Orders from higher up. It's about 'that event' that's coming up."

Professor Orfina narrowed her eyes, causing Professor Castaneda to feel a chill down his spine.

"Were we betrayed?"

"N-no," Professor Castaneda stammered before pausing to recollect himself, "Actually… The problem is on our end. There were just some issues with the border. Apparently, there's been some recent upheavals in the Silvercolt territory."

Professor Orfina's serious gaze changed into that of bewilderment.

"What change? Did something happen to the duke?"