Chapter 52: Determination

The Next Day at School

The events in the cave still weighed on Kain's mind as he made his way to class the next morning. His body ached from being slammed into the wall, but the real pain was the frustration gnawing at him. He had been powerless. He had no choice but to accept it.

He barely acknowledged the usual morning noise in the halls—the chatter of students, the distant hum of magic being practiced, the occasional clash of weapons from the training yards. He was too lost in his own thoughts.

Enchanting Class

Kain arrived at Professor Elowen's enchanting class, sitting at her usual workstation. The professor, a strict but fair woman, was already walking around the room, inspecting the students' progress.