Chương 105: You’re a Serious Case

Aria crossed her arms and adopted a firm stance, while Elara leaned against the bedframe with a neutral but attentive expression. Nina, however, bit her lip, her earlier enthusiasm gone. 

"Listen carefully," Aria began, her tone leaving no room for jokes. "As I've already told you… the academy exists to develop talents, but it's not just a place where you can learn and grow without restrictions. There are teachers and supervisors whose job is to keep everything in order. While students have certain freedoms, there's always a line you can't cross without attracting attention." 

Anna tilted her head slightly, trying to process what this meant for her and her ability. 

Nina, however, raised an eyebrow and responded lightly, though her voice wavered a bit: 

"Well, in all the time we've been here, I haven't felt like anyone's been 'regulating' anything. I haven't seen teachers keeping close watch or enforcing strict rules…"