Mind and Will Training (4)

Althea remained silent after her initial answer, unable to offer another suggestion—her training in the Magic Tower had shaped her understanding, leaving her unfamiliar with any other approach.

Flakey scanned the classroom, waiting for another response.

"Any more guesses?"

A large hand suddenly rose, unmistakable in its sheer size and weight.

It was Varnok.

Flakey's eyes widened as he took a dramatic step back, pretending to measure the sheer bulk of the student before him.

Then, with exaggerated disbelief, he blurted—

"This is my first time seeing a student who looks more like my father than a fellow student. You sure you're a student?"

The moment the words left Flakey's mouth, laughter rippled through the class, students chuckling at the absurd remark.

Meanwhile, Varnok only let out a low snort, his expression unchanged, though his raised hand started lowering slightly, as if reconsidering his decision to participate.