Days passed, and the atmosphere at the academy remained tense. The news about the disrupted trials, the damaged maze, and Jaegar's unexpected reappearance continued to stir conversations among students and faculty. The academy heads were grappling with the fallout, and Ashfield was trying to manage the situation as best as he could.
Jaegar, though determined to focus on his studies and graduate, couldn't escape the lingering questions about Bande de Serpente. He found solace in his friendship with Pierre and a few others who supported him, but the whispers and glances from fellow students made it clear that his reputation had taken a hit.
