As Kevin finally concluded his lecture, the atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically. The once tense and focused students now relaxed, letting out collective sighs of relief. Chairs creaked as they stretched, and murmurs filled the room as everyone tried to decompress after such a nerve-wracking session.
Lucian, who had maintained a cool demeanor throughout the lecture, felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him. He slumped forward onto his desk, resting his forehead on the cool surface. So this is what school lectures feel like? He thought to himself, his eyes half-lidded. Worse than fighting street thugs.
It wasn't that Kevin's words had been particularly exhausting, but the entire experience having all eyes on him, using so much magic, and dealing with the aftermath had taken a toll on his mind. The excitement from unleashing his fireball had long since faded, replaced by a dull ache. All he wanted now was a moment of peace.
