The change in "Lomon" was immediately reflected in the magic mirror outside the Tower of Stars. Someone collapsing right at the start of the "Star Awakening" truly caught the academy's upper ranks off guard.
Socrates and Bilia were the most astonished. At that moment, something even more shocking happened.
Magar, who stood not far from "Lomon," rose to his feet. Undisguised hatred showed in his eyes, and a sword had somehow appeared in his hand. Flame-like radiance rose from the blade as he strode toward "Lomon," step by step...
Everyone before the magic mirror was startled. Though Magar was still one step short of true Saint-level, few among the academy's instructors could match his swordsmanship. The Flame Sword was precisely the battle skill that had made his name. Judging by Magar's stance, he intended to strike with all his strength and kill the unconscious trial participant! It now seemed likely that the participant's collapse had also been caused by Magar's underhanded attack!
Bilia's thoughts raced, but she ultimately calmed down. From what she knew of "Lomon," his strength was at least at true Saint-level. Moreover, he was deeply calculating and his methods were strange and unpredictable. How could he possibly be so easily plotted against by someone like Magar?
Socrates was the most anxious. He shouted, "Regiana! Open the emergency spatial passage at once! Hurry!"
Regiana was the principal of Starlight Academy. The space within the Tower of Stars had already been sealed off, preventing outsiders from entering. The emergency spatial passage was a special item made with star power, allowing entry into and exit from the Tower of Stars for a short time. It could only be used once per trial and had originally been reserved for handling emergencies. Who would have thought that it would have to be