章 155: THE POWER OF THE ICE JADE

Prince Darius's eyes narrowed as he fixed his gaze on Griffo, the tension between them palpable. His voice cut through the silence, laced with authority and suspicion. "Griffo," he began, "what is your interest in bringing someone like him to our academy? I hope you understand the consequences of unleashing such chaos within our walls."

Without missing a beat, Griffo reached into his robes and revealed a cyan-colored token, emblazoned with a rare, intricate sigil that glowed faintly in the daylight. The token held an aura of undeniable power, and its significance wasn't lost on those present. "This is why, Prince Darius," Griffo said smoothly. "With this token, I request Kelvin's participation in the upcoming battle convention… as a student of Valen Military Academy."