Elizabeth noticed the silver owl hovering over his shoulder. "So, you were really promoted to a second-year student," she murmured, her tone carrying a hint of sadness. She looked down at her food, visibly dejected. "Does that mean you will not be training with us or spending time with us anymore?"
"I am returning to the Eastern Realms tomorrow morning," Solomon reassured her, taking a bite of his food. "I will not be coming back to the main academy campus until I have successfully unlocked my two remaining aura cores. NOw that I think about it, I failed that challenge to unlock all cores within seven days."
Elizabeth ate slowly, her red eyes reflecting the sunset outside the window. "You are progressing far too fast, Solomon. Maybe you should take things a little slower. If you keep moving at this speed, everyone else will just be left behind."
Solomon looked at her, his expression straight and serious. "Then you guys just need to move faster, too."
[Vaelen: bro has zero chill.]
