Chương 250: Emperor...2

"A-Aren't we in trouble now? W-What should we do?" Enna's trembling voice broke through the tense air, her small frame quivering as she clasped her hands tightly together.

"Are they going to punish us? I-I can't leave the academy just yet!" Tears welled up in her wide eyes, threatening to spill over as her panic grew.

"Calm down, Junior! There's no way they'll actually do that—ahaha!" Kagami's voice came next, trying to inject some levity into the situation, but his half-hearted laugh gave away his own unease.

Despite his confident words, the worried glint in his eyes made it clear that he didn't entirely believe what he was saying.

Enna only trembled more in response, her anxious gaze darting around the room.

"You guys were too rash," I said, letting out a sigh as I scanned the group with a tired expression. My voice wasn't harsh—more resigned than anything.