Sir Dominic's expression turned serious after hearing Sensei Josh's words. Leaning forward with both hands on the desk, he spoke sharply, his voice cutting through the tension. "What exactly are you insinuating, Josh?"
"I'm saying there's a strong possibility that Silas is hiding something," Sensei Josh replied, his tone firm. "Think about it—he was the only survivor, while all his teammates died in the Grade 5 realm. On top of that, the Apex Mutant's artifact mysteriously disappeared during that raid. This boy, who was once considered weak, has suddenly become powerful enough to defeat three Grade 3 students. Doesn't that strike you as odd?"
Sir Dominic fell silent, his mind swirling with thoughts.
When Silas had been brought back from the realm, Dominic had examined him closely. At the time, all he saw was a frail, powerless boy—hardly someone capable of wielding the power of the Apex Mutant.
