In this world.
Midsummer, a warm breeze carrying the freshness of dawn gently brushed over this enormous city.
The water droplets on the window sills of the buildings of Ichrite Academy were remnants of last night's drizzle.
Loren returned to the school alone.
His temperament remained as mild as ever, similar to his student Lanci in this regard, with the slight difference that Lanci exuded a certain dignity, while Loren was more approachable, making it hard for others to recognize his strength.
He walked alone on the forest trail, occasionally disturbed by birds gliding past, shaking beams of light that clung to his face through the branches, causing his shadow to flicker.
"..."
The figure with white hair and silver eyes was pure as falling snow, even in the summer, standing in the distance, covertly observing Loren.
She couldn't make out the man's expression.
Approaching Loren rashly, much less taking such an interest him, was a dangerous move.