Return to the Vermilion Kingdom

Was he planning on attacking them?

Their muscles tensed, and some instinctively reached for their weapons. Even those who had fought alongside Nox on the battlefield moments ago were unsure where they stood now.

Nyx, however, stepped forward without hesitation.

"Nox," she called firmly, her eyes searching his. "What are you about to do?"

Nox raised an eyebrow as if taken aback. "What do you think I'm about to do?"

"Are you going to attack us?" One of the special students spoke, wild bluish mana dancing around her arms. It was evident that she was ready to attack at any moment.

"Huh?" Nox was slightly shocked because, when his gaze swept around, he noticed that all the students had their weapons and abilities activated as well—except for a few like Nyx, Theo, Blake, Glen, Zara, and Wendy.

"What makes you think I'd want to attack you guys?"