Frost Knight

"...To think that actually worked."

Still looking at the file in her hands, Celestina had an expression of exasperation and disbelief.

Azriel could only manage a wry smile as he sat next to her in the SUV, riding through CASC.

When he offered Solomon's number, Instructor Penny's attitude did a complete 180. She didn't hesitate to hand them a C-tier mission, worth ten points in total—five points for each of them.

The mission was simple enough to not hurt their pride: checking up on a containment facility at the edge of CASC. One of its workers had requested help, reporting suspicious activity. Celestina and Azriel were only supposed to investigate. Nothing more.

Vague. Very vague.

Which was exactly why neither the government nor the great clans took it seriously, tossing it to the academy, which deemed it suitable for cadets and only C-tier worthy.

Azriel glanced at the girl sitting next to him, reading the file—which didn't contain much.