Bab 86: Ownership of the staff of Estelle 7

I firmly grabbed hold of Louise's hand, pulling her closer as I deftly covered her face with the hood of her cloak. 

We raced downward to escape the escalating chaos, each step echoing the urgency that pressed upon us.

As we descended, I observed a contingent of knights and mages making their ascent, presumably attempting to quell the chaos above. 

Faculty members, including professors from the upper class, joined the effort, desperately trying to control the situation and extinguish the flames that threatened to consume the building.

I realized the perilous predicament we would face if we were spotted descending while they ascended. 

Though I might fare relatively well under scrutiny, given my standing, Louise's situation was precarious. The entire school likely knew of her contract with a powerful high-ranking spirit in the form of a snake.