Saratoga Castle.
Inside his dormitory that had been assigned to him when he got admitted to this prestigious arcane institution, Adam sat on a rocking chair, facing the fireplace.
The weather outside was transitioning from fall to winter, making it chilly. Despite having elevated his life essence by advancing to a Mana Liquefaction Magus, the youth still enjoyed the warmth of the fire in cold weather.
He gazed at the light flickering inside the fireplace and heard wood crackling as it turned to embers. The fire reflected in his black, abyss-like eyes as he pondered what had transpired in the Flynn Manor earlier today.
Who would have thought that Brigham would have such a backstory? Not to mention, the person who he betrayed was one of the three leaders of the Umbra Thieves…
