The young apprentices' eyes began to glow, mixing greed, fear, and a morbid excitement.
As Ron stepped onto the street, the noisy discussions abruptly ceased.
Everyone's gaze turned to him, but no one dared to look him in the eye.
The apprentices dispersed like frightened little animals, but he could feel countless gazes following him from behind.
"It's Lecturer Ralph..."
"The temporary deputy of the New Star Plan..."
"I heard Cassandra Tower Master hosted a private dinner for him personally..."
Whenever he looked back, everyone would quickly lower their heads, pretending to be engrossed in watching the display board.
This strange atmosphere reminded Ron of scenes in certain animal documentaries.
When the top predator appears, other animals instinctively keep their distance, neither daring to provoke nor ignore.
A few Official Wizards maintained a veneer of calm, but the complex emotions in their eyes were perfectly clear.
Awe, jealousy, curiosity, and a subtle fear.
