A short while later, the sound of a chair scraping softly against the floor echoed through the lecture hall.
"All right, everyone. That concludes today's class."
The professor calmly packed his books and documents on the desk, adjusting his glasses before lifting his briefcase. With steady steps, he made his way toward the exit. One by one, the students followed suit, the quiet classroom slowly turning noisy with conversations, laughter, and the rustling of bags being zipped shut.
As soon as Elias finished organizing his things, a small group of female students approached his seat.
"Elias! Do you want to go to the cafeteria with me?" one of them asked eagerly.
"No, come with me instead!" another quickly added.
"Elias!! You're so handsome!"
Their voices overlapped as they surrounded him, their eyes filled with excitement and admiration. Elias, unfazed, lifted his head and smiled warmly—his signature gentle smile that never failed to charm those around him.
