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A crossbow bolt flies past Duncan's head, leaving a fresh wound on the old man's cheek, and he turns towards Vaylis with the intention of engaging in a serious fight, but upon noticing someone's silhouette appearing in the doorway of the academy's main hall, he immediately freezes like a statue. Vaylis, Fortis, and all others who might have remained here instead of dispersing to the dormitory rooms are overcome by a state of lethargy – a sleep of the body, but an awakening of the mind.
"Worthless freeloader," he throws at Vaylis, and then turns his gaze to Fortis, "They say that Mana created all of us, but it seems that even the gods make mistakes." He approaches Duncan. "Old friend, it's time for you to retire. Today's performance has greatly disappointed me." "Your Majesty!" The former general stands even straighter than usual. "To what do we owe this unexpected visit?" "I can no longer watch as these brainless kings devalue the hard work that Futaba has done to preserve their insignificant lives. Take care of them, let her decide their fate." "Your will is law!" Nodding to the soldier, his royal majesty heads towards the student council building and goes up to the third floor – to the room where Futaba and Ianira were. "Leave us," he says to the colonel before she can greet him. Ianira obeys and immediately leaves the room, closing the door behind her. The king intently looks into Futaba's eyes, and for a while, silence reigns in the room.