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The Clash with the Vantores
After a brief silence, Ferrin shifted the conversation. "Now, about your conflict with the Vantore family…
I cannot intervene directly in noble affairs. However, know this: power is not always about brute strength or magic.
It's about influence, alliances, and control over the flow of information. Reniel has those, but so do you."
Dabi frowned, unsure of where the headmaster was going with this.
"Your clash with the Vantores is not a battle of fists, but of wills.
You've already proven that you can stand toe to toe with their scion, Reniel. But don't mistake that for victory.
To truly win, you must outmaneuver them. Learn their weaknesses, strike where they least expect, and above all, don't let their games distract you from your true goal."
"And what is my true goal?" Dabi asked, feeling the weight of the headmaster's words.
Ferrin leaned forward, his gaze intense. "The truth, Dabi.
