章節 119: Exordium

Lith waited for his companions to fully understand the seriousness of his situation. Without their aid, he feared to be forced exposing himself and his family to countless dangers.

The four of them were now facing a really difficult choice.

Either to back up his story, lying to the Headmaster and put their academic careers and family name in danger, or refuse, leaving Lith to shoulder alone the consequences of his desperate attempt to save the academy.

"I'm aware I'm asking much from you, but please know that I'm not doing this lightly. If any of you doesn't want to get involved, I would understand and bear no grudge."

An awkward silence ensued, most of them didn't know how to answer. On one hand, they felt proud of their friend, not only willing to risk so much to protect the Country from the civil war, but also having enough trust in them to reveal his secret.