Chapter 197
The team finally arrived at Lunaria Academy, the wind bird descending gracefully onto the academy grounds.
As they dismounted, battered, bruised, and carrying an air of heavy sorrow, two familiar figures awaited them.
Captain Amir and Instructor Von stood outside, their gazes sharp with expectation.
The moment Amir laid eyes on the returning group, he immediately knew. Their expressions—hollow, strained, grief-stricken—told him everything before a single word was spoken.
"Captain!" Everyone saluted weakly, their voices barely holding strength.
"Welcome back, proud magi—" Amir began, but his voice caught midway. His keen eyes swept over them, his heart skipping a beat. "Hold on. I sent out fifteen students, but I see only fourteen... Where is Kael?"
A thick silence fell. Dante's shoulders trembled, and tears welled up before spilling down his cheeks. His throat tightened, words refusing to come out.
