Chapter 192: Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (56)

༺ Eyes of a Dragon and the Human Heart (56) ༻

Following the unprecedented incident where hundreds of demonic beasts attacked the Academy, significant changes swept through its halls.

Foremost among these changes were the protests of parents, led by high-ranking nobles.

For noble families, their children represented not only the continuation of their prestigious bloodlines but also potential alliances through marriage.

The students enrolled in the Academy were highly skilled and talented individuals, coveted by noble households.

However, the attack shattered the perception of the Academy as an impregnable sanctuary.

Though casualties were minimal, news of widespread damage and injuries sparked intense anger among noble families, undermining their trust in the institution.

It was inevitable that parents would aggressively demand their children be sent back immediately. It was to the extent that President Delemore, despite being known for rarely taking action, was compelled to personally address the aggrieved parents.

Despite understanding their concerns, the Academy found itself in a precarious position.

The infiltration of a member of the Dark Order, posing as a close associate of the Imperial Family, marked an unprecedented breach of security within the Academy. Concerns arose that there could be further conspirators hidden among the Academy’s ranks, orchestrating the recent attack.

As a result, the Academy opted to meticulously monitor the activities of its members, a decision deemed necessary in light of the unfolding circumstances.

However, the real reason behind this vigilance was classified. The Academy’s leadership wasn’t foolish enough to divulge the unsettling possibility that students could be unwitting minions of the Dark Order.

Instead, they simply repeated like a parrot that students could not be sent out yet because there might still be potential remnants of the demonic beasts. That it was all for the sake of safety.

The impact of these measures extended both within and beyond the Academy’s walls.

Despite the institution’s long history, such a crisis was unprecedented, contributing to a palpable sense of tension among the student body.