Isaac's eyes betrayed his true thoughts; he felt extremely confident Cole wasn't associated with Quinox, so he didn't understand the elder's point.
"Relax, kid, I didn't mean he works for Quinox," the elder finally said.
Isaac's expression finally relaxed as he heard the further words.
"I just meant he either has what they want or he will soon have what they want."
"Which do you think it is?" He asked Isaac.
"I think he will have what they want," Isaac said resolutely.
"Ohh, you have so much faith in the kid's potential, despite him being a 1-star."
The two of them continued their conversation about Cole's situation and even the current problem the academy was facing as the night grew deeper.
Healing center.
The next morning, Cole woke up feeling quite refreshed, but upon remembering the events of the previous night, his mood was immediately spoiled.
"Why does the Academy feel even more dangerous than the slums?" he thought.
