Dean Archimedes and the others refrained from overwhelming Sein with inquiries, knowing that he had just returned to the academy and likely had personal matters to address.0

Yet, as Sein was about to depart, Dean Archimedes broached a subject concerning his newest apprentice, Grimm.0

Sein was momentarily taken aback by the question, realizing he had not heard any news of Grimm when he was in the Viridian Venom Flame World, despite their friendship.2

Given the vastness of the battlefield, it was not unusual for participating mages to go more than a decade without encountering each other.0

This was precisely the situation for Sein and Grimm.0

However, given their...1