As the golden griffon soared through the sky, the Iron Mountain soldiers on the ground broke into smiles of relief.
"The count has finally returned!" Kaman exclaimed excitedly.
Catherine let out a sigh of relief—Luca was saved!
But Sophia's gaze lingered on the girl riding the griffon, her brow furrowed. "Why is she here…"
Cassman, standing nearby, noticed her expression and asked, "Miss, do you know that girl?"
Sophia nodded. "That's Fratis from Red Maple Academy. She's a Holy Light Priest who reached Platinum Grade before turning twenty, and her background is quite unique."
Everyone around them inhaled sharply.
"Platinum Grade by twenty? That kind of talent is terrifying!" Cassman said in amazement.
"No wonder Red Maple Academy is considered the top institution in the Southern Territory. The students there are all absolute prodigies," he added.
While the others nodded in agreement.
