Across the wooden bridge at the back of the Academy, Wendy stood with her arms folded against her generous chest, which had developed considerably over the past years. There was a slight frown on her face, and her eyes shone with a glint of concern.
Just some minutes later, a couple of steps resounded from behind. From the aura alone, Wendy didn't need to look back to know that the person wasn't a threat. In fact, it was someone she had become very acquainted with over time.
"Don't tell me you're worried about the students?" Boris Fanum said teasingly as he came to stand beside Wendy, also looking across the bridge. From their position, faint shrieks and screams of students and beasts could be heard, meaning the guardians protecting the soul fruits had begun attacking the students who wanted to steal their precious prizes.
