As Ashok walked on the path of the Academy grounds, the question of Lilia's sudden appearance near the bridge lingered heavily in his thoughts.
He cycled through countless possibilities, his analytical mind dissecting every angle, yet none offered a definitive explanation. This mystery gnawed at him, deepening his unease.
'If this were the game, it might seem like a scripted encounter-type event. But things in this world are never that simple.'
His experience as a veteran player of the original game told him that any interaction involving Lilia wasn't coincidence.
Lilia wasn't just any character. She was a pivotal villain, someone with depth and complexity that went far beyond a mere obstacle.
Though not a playable character, her significance was undeniable. In the game's original setting, she was the only First Year to possess a supernatural Soul Trait—an incredibly rare and potent ability.
