After the void hunting test, they were escorted to a facility where they waited for Solomon. Without saying anything, he brought them back to the academy.
Classes resumed as usual without further issues—at least, on the surface.
As promised, Azriel helped Celestina after class, stopping by the shops inside the academy to buy treats for Iryndra.
The academy, despite its unassuming exterior, had everything a human could need—entertainment, combat facilities, and more. However, there was a noticeable difference since the void hunting test.
Lumine seemed out of it, often glancing at Celestina with a guilty expression. Yelena, noticing this, looked at him with a mix of concern and confusion.
Celestina wasn't herself either. The smile she usually wore had been replaced with a forced one, and her once bright eyes seemed dull. She spoke less, her interactions feeling hollow.