At first, Manus had also felt that this era was not particularly suited to his growth, but that thought gradually faded.
After all, how could a world with a Fairy-Tale Trait possibly remain peaceful everywhere? There had to be a villain, or the story could not continue. And even without a Fairy-Tale Trait, there could never be no bad people in the world.
Although this chaotic phase seemed to have arrived a little too early. Before enrollment, it had only been something he heard about; in his very first year at school, danger had already barged directly into his life.
Still, compared to that, it was better for things to plainly tell you from the outset that it was unsafe outside, with the main source of danger clearly stepping forward and displaying distinct characteristics.
Otherwise, if everything looked peaceful and harmonious while danger lurked everywhere, and people died without anyone even knowing how, that would be truly unsafe.
After Apparating to King Family Manor, Manus was somewhat surprised to find that there were even more guests than he had expected.
There were some additional guests from Hogwarts.
His gaze passed thoughtfully over several familiar yet not-so-familiar faces. Manus smiled at Aivina, then headed toward his own social circle. He wanted to see what these people were up to.
Yet Manus was somewhat disappointed. The novelty he had expected was completely absent. Even these people who could practically be openly identified as Death Eater recruits did not have any clear, unified objective themselves.
Some were flattering one another, praising this person and that person without any apparent purpose. They probably did not even know what they themselves were trying to do.
Others did have a goal. They seemed to be following up on the year-end banquet, trying to unite everyone and