Lucan and Maris continued their walk through the school building, their arms linked in a way that seemed both unusual and intimate. Maris hummed cheerfully, her voice carrying a light tune that contrasted sharply with Lucan's furrowed brow.
The school building was quiet, the usual bustle of students replaced by an eerie stillness. Aside from the self-defense group formed by Kai and his team, most students had either gone home or were studying at home. The hallways felt deserted, save for the occasional student who glanced their way with a mix of awe and curiosity.
"Hey, isn't that…?"
"Yeah, it's Teacher Lucan and the Saint, isn't it?"
"So the rumors were true…"
"Chit…"
