Word of the confrontation between Ahcehera and Khaterine spread like wildfire through the academy.
It didn't take long for the news to reach Richard, who was training with a group of students in the combat arena.
One of his squad members, clearly excited by the gossip, approached him with the details.
"Did you hear the news, Captain?" the student asked, barely able to contain their curiosity.
"The Princess just put Khaterine Imee in her place. Filed a report and everything! It's all anyone can talk about."
Richard froze mid-motion, his grip tightening on the practice sword he held. "What happened exactly?" he asked, his voice steady but laced with an undercurrent of tension.
The student eagerly recounted the tale, embellishing a bit for dramatic effect, but the core details were enough to set Richard's mind whirring.
