Currently Rio along with Artemis was sitting in the office of principal of Zenith academy. The atmosphere was tense as the principal just kept staring at Rio without saying anything.
"So you're alive," the principal finally broke the silence, his voice carrying a mixture of surprise and curiosity.
"I am," Rio replied calmly, his eyes meeting the principal's gaze directly.
"Can you tell me how?" The principal's eyes scanned Rio. He was taken aback when he found no anomalies in Rio. Except for his decreased rank, there seemed to be nothing wrong with him or out of the ordinary.
"Luck, I suppose," Rio answered with a casual shrug, showing little interest in elaborating further.
The principal shifted in his seat, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk. "So, what is the purpose of your visit here?"
"I wish to continue my studies," Rio replied, his tone unwavering.
"Here, at the academy?"