The testing officer, visibly embarrassed, looked at Daniel and explained nervously:
"Apologies… The result of your test can't be determined. The magic array… it malfunctioned. I don't know what caused it. Even the testing device exploded!"
His voice wavered with uncertainty. How could such a well-maintained array fail so catastrophically? Hoping for answers, he glanced skyward as a figure descended from above.
The testing officer lit up with relief.
"Vice Headmaster! I have no idea what happened. The magic array suddenly lost functionality, and the testing device… it just exploded!"
The vice headmaster, a man of middling power compared to someone like Hayes, nodded calmly.
"I understand. You're dismissed."
The testing officer exhaled a deep sigh of relief, quickly retreating.
Daniel observed the approaching vice headmaster, whose eyes betrayed keen interest.
