This special treatment drew more attention from the other passengers.
Some gazes were filled with envy, while others carried a subtle hostility.
The interior design of the craft was imbued with a cold, utilitarian aesthetic.
On the metal panels were densely engraved protective runes, each emitting a faint blue glow.
The seats were made from a living material that could automatically adjust hardness, warm to the touch yet with a disturbing squirming sensation.
About an hour into the smooth flight, the magic crystal communicator beside Ron's seat suddenly lit up with a blue glow.
"Lecturer Ralph, it's Victor," the voice of the academic administrator sounded excited through the communicator:
"There's good news to report.
Your advanced class, with final enrollment numbers reaching 427, we've already set up the magic power amplification array."
Victor's voice was full of reverence:
"Honestly, this enrollment size, your influence... truly unbelievable."
