"…"
Emir's question was met with utter silence, as Arthur had no idea how to reply.
"Answer."
Urged by his professor, Arthur showed a determined face and stuttered out:
"….T-Tails!"
Emir checked the coin away from the students and then quietly put it back in his pocket.
He then gave Arthur a nod and shooed him off to his seat.
"B-But sir, did I get it right?"
The professor smiled. It was wide—unnaturally wide.
His eyes, hidden beneath the shades, didn't match that look, however.
And his next words didn't either:
"You'll find out in due time… now come sit next to your classmates."
Arthur remained in place momentarily and then hesitantly approached his seat a few steps before their professor's desk.
"Now then..."
As was usual, Emir had to take role call.
"Rank 1, Elijah Oliver."
A smiling little brother stood up to greet his big brother.
"Present."
