After surviving several assassination attempts, Thor had figured out how Sid operated.
He still suspected that Sid had been involved in his brush with danger in Mentor Kazi's Laboratory.
If Big Pink hadn't teleported him back to his dorm, he might have run into Sid coming to collect his body.
"He sent Jenna over, and even let her die in front of me, to pave the way for Luoji—or someone else after him. That gave them a clear motive to come after me."
"He must also know by now that I've learned a Tier 0 Wizardry. To make sure this attempt doesn't go wrong again, he'll have to come and confirm it himself."
Thor looked up at Kongsha and spoke as calmly as he could. "I can use Witchcraft now, and I'm getting stronger all the time. If he doesn't act soon, he'll never get another chance."
Kongsha's mind stirred faintly, and several eyes flickered into view.
"But all this depends on that Jenna actually having been sent by Sid."
"I'm fifty percent sure," Thor said. "But I think that's enough. Even if I'm wrong, all you'll have wasted is a few afternoons. Our first test as new Apprentices is in five days. He'll definitely act before then."
After the test, Thor would have learned many spells and become one of the most outstanding new Apprentices, drawing plenty of attention.
That would make it even riskier for Sid to act.
"A few afternoons? You think I have nothing better to do?" Kongsha gave a soft snort.
Thor looked troubled. "Sorry, Senior Sister. I'll find a way to—"
"The afternoon after tomorrow, then."
Thor froze. How could Kongsha be so sure?
"You've already let Sid know I have your backing, haven't you? The afternoon after tomorrow... is the day of my