"Good morning, miss."
"Good morning, Miss Nia."
Professor Nia walked through the academy corridors after her class ended, her footsteps steady but her thoughts far from calm.
A few thick theoretical books related to runes and arrays were held tightly against her chest.
Occasionally, the students who passed by her greeted her with a smile.
Students from almost every race respected her.
She was known for being patient, understanding, and lenient, unlike many professors who believed that overworking students to death was the best way to make them strong.
Because of this, students greeted her warmly whenever they passed by.
She returned the greetings automatically, but her grip around the books tightened slightly as she continued walking.
For the past few weeks, something had been wrong.
She had not seen Steve anywhere.
That alone was enough to make her uneasy.
Aside from her, Steve was the only other high-ranking spy of the Lilith cult placed inside the World Academy.
