The next day, Jonah's workshop was finally quiet. Vanessa's "get lost" rune seemed to be working. Students would gather, hoping for a glimpse of the "Living Saint," only to find themselves suddenly feeling very bored. They'd stare at the door for a minute, shrug, and wander off to find something more interesting to do, like watch paint dry.
Jonah was just starting to feel like he could breathe again when a new knock came at the door. This one was different. Firm and it completely ignored the soft repelling magic.
KNOCK. KNOCK.
Jonah opened the door, expecting to see another wide-eyed clergyman or an overly ambitious noble.
Instead, he saw Thanos.
The leader of the Aegis faction, A top-ranked senior at the Academy, stood there looking just as powerful and serious as ever. He wasn't smiling, but he didn't look hostile either.
"May I come in?" Thanos asked, his voice a low rumble.
