Aether stood rooted to the spot, his gaze fixed on the Principal, who stared back at him blankly before speaking. "I just returned from the Aurora Empire, and now this... Mind telling me what exactly you're doing to my professors, Aether?" Her tone was indifferent and furious.
Aether's eyes, cold as ice, locked onto hers, causing the Principal to wonder what had sparked his fury. Without shifting his gaze, he pointed a finger toward Alaric and said, "Ask him. He's the one who started all of this—"
"How dare you pin this on me, you bastard?!" Alaric erupted, his voice rising in outrage. "You're the one who instigated everything in the first place!" His furious glare swept over the other professors, seeking validation. One of them nodded in agreement, adding, "Yes, Principal. He attacked the Vice Principal first"