"It's best that way!"
Vinard decisively hung up the communication.
.........
The contents of these conversations were recorded verbatim by the plant surveillance equipment scattered throughout the room.
Ron deliberately chose to have these communications in the early morning to let Sheena fully understand his "background" strength.
Three Great Wizard-level supporters, each representing the top influence in the Wizard World.
Cassandra's political power, Uther's academic prestige, Vinard's technical authority—such a combination is enough to make any force think twice.
Sure enough, less than half an hour later, there was a gentle knock on the guest room door.
"Lecturer Ralph, may I come in?"
Sheena's voice sounded gentler than yesterday, with a hint of cautious probing.
"Of course, Elder Sheena."
The door slowly opened, revealing Sheena's figure in the doorway.
She appeared more radiant than last night, but her transcendent aura was even more pronounced.
