[Kael's Perspective]
The message came during the break between classes. A junior cadet, trembling slightly, handed me a sealed envelope.
"Instructor Samantha demands your presence immediately."
I frowned, staring at the wax seal.
"What is it, Kael?" Elisha asked, looking over my shoulder.
"I've been summoned," I said, tucking the letter into my pocket. "Probably about the incident this morning."
"Be careful," Celestia warned, her expression grave. "Instructor Samantha is… formidable."
"Don't worry," I gave them a reassuring smile, though my stomach churned slightly. "I'll just explain what happened. Once she knows the reason, she'll understand. Justice is on my side."
I walked to the faculty building with my head held high.
I expected a lecture. I expected to be told to control my temper. I even expected Lucien to have hired thugs to ambush me on the way.
But I didn't expect this.
*****
[Instructor Samantha's Office]
"You admit it, then?"
