The news about one of the five Combat Magus Protectors stepping down from his position spreaded through the Magus Academy real fast, bringing countless shock and confusion throughout the acolytes and magus' circles.
The next day, the said champion's palace was quickly locked down by the academy, and would continue to be locked until the new protector assigned to the empty post.
After hearing the news, Emery and his friends immediately knew who the person was. Hence, they quickly went searching for the said combat magus champion. However, Lord Izta was nowhere to be found.
"What's going on, Emery? Where's Lord Izta?" Julian asked.
The five teenagers were so anxious, they would go find the headmaster themselves if they could. They wanted to see the bottom of it. But then, a figure suddenly approached them from the shadows, startling them.
