CHAPTER 156 - Lucian Veyrannis 1.

Alex's smile lingered as he turned to Theron, his expression calm but his eyes sharp. "Let's prepare the team. We're moving to the Fourth Peak immediately."

Theron gave a short nod. "Hm," he hummed, acknowledging it to be the best decision before he turned on his heel, issuing orders to the surrounding student council members and supporters.

The tension in the room shifted. The teachers, who moments ago were bickering and turning on one another, now looked pale. The mention of the Fourth Peak had struck a nerve.

They knew what was going to happen, and although they were assured of their safety by the student council, they couldn't help but shiver as they recalled a pair of scarlet eyes that could pierce the darkness itself.

Kaelyn, with her composure cracked, stepped forward. "You can't just march in there! Do you even know what you're dealing with?"