Being looked at by an entire room full of recruits might give others pause, or even make them feel intimidated. But Nero did not even pause his steps and approached the lecturer alongside the escorting soldier.
The lecturer did not seem to recognise Nero, but as soon as he read the folder that was handed to him his face snapped up and he looked at Nero with surprise.
'Yup, there was definitely something he didn't know,' Nero thought to himself.
"You're just in time," the lecturer said to Nero, his voice clearly tinged with a hint of favour. Whatever it was that Nero didn't know, clearly it wasn't a bad thing. "Have a seat. I was just about to begin the briefing."
Nero nodded and walked to the only remaining empty seats which were all the way at the back.
