Boom! Boom!
Explosive greatbolts streaked like meteors from Gate Town Bridge toward the Academy, shattering against its magical barrier and sending violent tremors through it.
Ordinary students stood in defensive magic circles as human batteries, gripping their staffs with sweaty palms. Meanwhile, the higher-ranking advisers and teachers sat comfortably in their offices behind them, shouting through voice-transmission circles that the students must not be afraid. The Academy was their home, and they had to protect it bravely.
Inside the meeting hall, the head of the Caria Conspectus ignored the tremors and looked at the head of the Lazuli Conspectus instead.
That accomplished fence-sitter shuddered and hurriedly said, "I choose the Caria Conspectus."
Not only did the Caria Conspectus already hold real power within the Academy, it had also gained the support of the Royal Capital of Leyndell. Although Leyndell's authority had greatly diminished after the Shattering, the capital was still the capital, with regular armed forces and organized armies. The Grace-Given King had an illustrious military record, too. With his support, the Caria Conspectus would not fall.
That left only the Olivinus Conspectus to fall.
"A wise choice." Despite his white beard and kindly features, Caria Prime now smiled like a venomous snake. He looked at the Primeval Sorcerer and said unhurriedly, "I'll give you a chance to redeem yourself."
Everyone present was intelligent. They immediately understood Caria Prime's meaning and turned to Olivinus Prime.
"Don't-don't listen to him!" the woman cried in panic. "As long as we stand together, he can't do anything to us!"
The Primeval Sorcerer declared firmly, "Rest assured, the alliance between the Twinsage Conspectus and the Olivinus Conspectus will never break!"
Greatly encouraged, Olivinus Prime regained her arrogance. She turned toward Caria Prime and taunted, "See? We're not afraid of..."
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