The moment the white-robed mages appeared, their gazes locked murderously onto Alan.
Their presence wasn't just symbolic.
They represented the stance of Headmaster Stephen—and by extension, the stance of the entire Lioncrest Academy.
So many students had perished right outside the academy's gates today. As headmaster, Stephen had no choice but to give an explanation. To the faculty. To the students. To the academy's pride.
And the only "solution" he could think of… was to put all the blame on Alan—make Alan die in their place.
A convenient scapegoat, yes, but also a calculated move.
Because Stephen wasn't just reacting to this one event.
He had watched Alan—how he fought, how he killed. His power was unnatural.
Sure, the weaker students didn't stand a chance—but even Eisen, his prized disciple, had fallen to Alan.
If Alan could kill Eisen today, who could he kill tomorrow?
The vice headmaster?
Stephen himself?
That was a future Stephen could not allow.
