Raphael Earhart
As soon as my duel with Theo ended, the medics and knights approached us. While the medics' presence was expected, the arrival of knights raised eyebrows among the spectators.
To most of the crowd, there was nothing extraordinary about this match, despite Theo's unusual magic and aggressive behavior. However, seasoned mages and knights immediately recognized that Theo's strength was unnatural.
The Patriarch had apparently decided not to intervene, giving me the chance to handle things on my own. I suppose he wanted me to achieve victory despite the unforeseen circumstances before initiating an investigation.
Even so, I'm certain I wasn't the only one who noticed the resemblance. Aurora, at the very least, understood: Theo's behavior eerily mirrored that of the monsters in the Velheimort Forest five years ago.
