Aurora and Mike watched him became absent-minded, his gaze turning dull and empty, as if he wasn't there. It wasn't beautiful. They felt scared for a second but things always happened for a reason. Who said that Ragya didn't send them there to get the sceptre? Who said that she sent them there intending to protect them? Who said that she sent them intending to get rid of them but it turned out fine?
Anyone would take her action as how he viewed the world. It wasn't cool but it was life. It had been quite a ride for the three of them. Mike had to put up with the bullying and torment like a teenager and suck up to the higher ups to be protected while hiding. It wasn't the best of choices but everyone would go through something like that eventually. The tower made sure to do that. They raise the magicians according to their hierarchy and then send them out to gather what they see important.
