Chapter 169
Back at Lunaria Academy, everything seemed to be running as planned. The first-year instructors lounged in the quiet corridors,
enjoying a temporary lull since all the new students had been out on a beast-hunting mission. Their idle chatter was suddenly interrupted by alarming news—the portal was active.
Instructor Von wasted no time as he rushed to the portal chamber. The room pulsed with faint light and shadows as the ancient gateway flickered and hummed with energy, clearly in use.
Within moments, Scarlet emerged through the portal, her presence marked by exhaustion and urgency.
One by one, Arthur, Raze, Vince, Greg, Gordon, Vorden, Vanica, and Jay followed, collapsing onto the cold stone floor.
Their bodies bore the marks of a brutal encounter—bruises, cuts, and signs of strenuous exertion—and while they were awake, they were far from being fully awake, their exhaustion almost palpable.
