Ravus observed the trainees with a cold, unreadable gaze before leaving the grounds, uninterested. With no new orders, he returned to his office and summoned them — a promising adept who'd caught the emperor's eye. Assigned as Ravus' personal trainee, rumors already exaggerated their status, calling them his right hand. Ravus found it irritating — they hadn’t earned that title. But now, they'd have the chance to prove themselves.