Professor's Chamber, Royal Academy, Spring Kingdom
The transparent globe changed its colour, like a drop of blood on a glass of water. The red quickly spread and took up all the sphere. The Professor was sitting at his desk injecting his mana into the globe.
His breathing was quick, his expression was that of pleasure. There was a rhythmic sound coming from under the table, like he was indulging in something forbidden.
A voice came from the other side when the red completes its invasion.
"Yes, Rhaegan," it spoke. "How're the preparations coming?"
"Your Highness, the preparations are complete," he replied. "Both of them will be in the tournament. I'll make sure of it." His voice was calm and confident, but there were traces of worry behind his words.
