Bait(2)

The academy soon returned to its usual routine.

The four named teams were rewarded generously for their bravery.

Team Beta and Delta had rescued the townspeople who were nearly eaten by the drakes. Normally, those dragons stayed away from human borders. But during the battle, it seemed the attackers had purposely lured the beasts toward the city.

Even so, the threat had been dealt with.

For the students who lost their lives, their families were given compensation, and the academy offered its deepest condolences.

No parents came forward to blame the management. Everyone knew that once their children joined this academy—which functioned more like a training ground than a school—each day could be their last.

Still, to show their sorrow, the headmaster asked all students to gather in the common hall.

Naturally, attendance was mandatory.

Even Cedric had to show up, despite wanting nothing more than to stay in his room.