Third Person's POV
For a brief moment, he simply stood there and looked at the quiet lake and towering structure.
The scene felt strangely isolated from the rest of the academy and as if trespassing here was not permissible for the students.
However, his reaction lasted only an instant before he regained his composure.
Following behind the broad-shouldered man, he crossed the narrow bridge and eventually arrived before the tower itself.
The man pushed open a small wooden door built into the structure.
Beyond it was a winding spiral staircase.
Without speaking, he began ascending, and Ethan followed closely behind.
The climb seemed surprisingly long.
Round after round of stairs stretched upward until eventually they reached the very top of the tower.
There, a single wooden door awaited them.
The Initiator Deacon opened it before stepping aside and motioning for Ethan to enter.
Ethan briefly glanced at him before walking through the doorway.
