Noel sat silently as Nicolas sorted through a few sealed scrolls on his desk. The director didn't look up—just spoke calmly, eyes scanning over the documents.
"While you were dealing with the situation in the Holy Capital, Alveron IV met with King Deyron Neral."
Noel's brow rose slightly.
"A private meeting," Nicolas continued. "Just the two of them. Took place near the neutral borderlands."
He set the scrolls aside and folded his hands.
"Deyron denied everything."
Noel didn't respond. He expected that much.
"He claimed Velmora had nothing to do with any attacks on the Holy Capital or this academy. Said his people are still paying the price for the sins of previous generations… and that starting a war now would only drag both realms into ruin."
Nicolas leaned back.
"Surprisingly, the demon king was… reasonable. Careful with his words."
