Chapter 88 : Assigned Missions

The mood was light, laughter still lingering in the air from Alden's dramatic sighing, when Seraphina stepped forward. Her voice, usually reserved and elegant, was smooth but casual this time.

"By the way, Draven and I also had our potential assessed while you were out."

She let that statement linger, like it wasn't a big deal.

"Turns out… we both have Transcendent-rank potential."

The air shifted.

Alex raised his eyebrows, genuinely impressed.

He leaned back against the pillow, smiling—not his usual smirk, not the mischievous grin that usually spelled doom for someone—but a sincere, almost proud smile.

"Congratulations. Both of you. That's a big deal."

Seraphina gave a faint, almost embarrassed smile in return.

Draven, however, looked slightly uncomfortable, as if Alex's calm reaction unnerved him more than the news itself.