Four Rank Four powerhouses began speaking among themselves as if Michael was not even present.
Somehow they had conveniently excluded Arven in the mix as well. It seemed even allies wanted nothing to do with this fellow, even if he currently looked sane.
One of them folded his arms while studying Michael carefully.
"Truly, seeing is believing."
His eyes moved up and down Michael's figure as if trying to understand something impossible.
"It seems the rumors were not exaggerated after all."
Another elder gave a faint chuckle.
"So this is the boy."
Her tone carried mild curiosity.
"I have heard quite a few things about him recently, but this is my first time seeing him in person."
A third individual slowly nodded.
"Yes. The academy has been unusually protective of him."
His gaze lingered on Michael for a moment.
"Now I see why."
Michael stood there, completely baffled.
The conversation continued as though he were merely an object of study.
