Ruthar left the classroom immediately after Owen did, not bothering to tell either Pery or Logan as they were still deep in thought. He walked the rather rowdy halls of the academy, the cacophony of students' chatter and laughter ringing in his ears, but he was lost in his own thoughts. Owen's sudden request for a meeting left him puzzled and slightly anxious. More importantly, he was worried about Logan's well-being. Logan had always been a close friend, and the recent events had put him in jeopardy.
'I can't fathom a way to assist him now; the only solution breaks every rule,' Ruthar mused, his thoughts clouded with uncertainty. He shrugged, feeling a growing sense of uselessness, as though his role in the unfolding events was diminishing. This self-reflection brought an uncomfortable realization: he was never meant to be a main character in this world, merely a supporting one. The thought nagged at him—was he doomed to remain a side character forever?
