Principal Salmit remained seated, his brows furrowed in contemplation as he considered the best response to Seth's question.
"In simpler terms, it's for safety," Old Man Raito chimed in, coming to the aid of the principal. His words alleviated the tension in the room, shifting the focus toward a more practical matter. "But before we delve into that, I want you to assess both the quantity and quality of mana in your mana core." His reminder served as a subtle nudge to Seth, who had recently ascended to the Eighth Class.
"Oh!" Seth promptly obeyed the instruction, delving into his mana core with swift efficiency. His brows furrowed in faux astonishment, though he was well aware of the changes that had recently taken place within his core. Past experiences had prepared him for this moment. However, he couldn't afford to act as if everything was proceeding as expected, not in the presence of the watchful principal.
