Leontius leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temple.
"The Commander Eldran Vale story is a fabrication—always has been.
It's a tale to keep students from wandering into dangerous parts of the grounds at night.
To suggest it has any truth—"
His words were interrupted by a loud knock on the chamber door.
A moment later, it swung open to reveal a group of royal knights clad in gleaming silver armor, their insignias marking them as part of the imperial guard.
Their presence immediately shifted the room's atmosphere.
The leading knight, a man with piercing green eyes and a commanding aura, stepped forward.
"Apologies for the interruption, Professors, but we bring news concerning the incident at the cemetery."
He turned to the students.
"You must be the ones involved."
Professor Leontius cleared his throat, attempting to regain his composure.
"And what news do you bring, Sir Kieran?"
