A Deal With The Academy.

Alec and the Dean made their way toward the highest peak in the mountains, this peak, is said to house only the old Dean and his loyal retainers, and It stood far above the others, offering an ethereal view as it was shrouded in clouds that seemed to guard its serenity.

When they landed, Alec was surprised to see two figures already waiting there at the front yard for them.

“Old man Alderic, what are you doing here?” Alec called out immediately, recognizing one of the few High Rank mages he truly respected, among the academy’s powerful figures, Alderic stood out as someone Alec felt gratitude toward.

Before Alec and his group ventured into the Second Dimension for the first time, Alderic had offered invaluable advice and provided them with a map that revealed hidden truths about the dimension, knowledge they wouldn’t have gained by simply following an adventure group.

That gesture had been instrumental in their survival during their first journey into the Abyss.