chapter ten—dorm mates.

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—Felton grumbled as the group walked out of class "I can't believe Professor Bel assigned us homework and is making us write a quiz tomorrow. It's not fair."

Paige sighed with the same energy. "Professor Bel has a reputation for being a strict teacher. Even many students have been dropped out of the Mage-class for failing to meet his high standards."

Sonus added, "But Elodie and Paige are doing well so far. Elodie is now a well-known figure around school, and everyone is talking about her win against a Royal."

"O-oh..." Elodie couldn't shake off the feeling of being judged by her peers. Despite not expressing it out loud, the other students' scrutiny and gossip were bothering her, and it made her feel overwhelmed.

Felton noticed her distant demeanor and asked kindly, "Elodie, is something wrong? You seem down."