Chapter 189.6 - Mentorship

Eleanor leaned back slightly, the faintest flicker of amusement crossing her expression. Astron's question hung in the air, his calm voice still echoing faintly in her thoughts. 

"Most brilliant..." he had said, his sharp gaze unwavering. "Professor, are you sure you're not making a mistake?" 

She had been expecting it. After all, as the instructor of HA25, she had spent countless hours observing her students, dissecting their personalities, abilities, and tendencies. This was no ordinary class; it was a melting pot of talent, ambition, and exceptional potential. Eleanor often thought of it as if someone had handpicked a cast for a movie—a collection of strikingly different characters, each with a unique role to play. And in that cast, Astron was one of the most enigmatic.