Cecilia then turned to Ailendra. "Teacher, may I speak with the Baron alone for a moment?"
Ailendra agreed without hesitation. "Of course."
"Of course, but I'm not the one in charge here," Ailendra said, her gaze shifting to Murphy.
Murphy was silent for a moment before giving a slight nod. "Alright."
Seeing that Murphy had agreed, Ailendra prepared to leave.
Murphy stopped her. "You have a way to handle anyone else who heard the commotion, don't you?"
"I've already taken care of them. Why else do you think no one has shown up after all this time?" Ailendra chuckled, her form gradually dissolving into specks of starlight before vanishing into the air.
Using the heightened perception from his recent breakthrough, Murphy carefully tracked the path of Ailendra's departure. Once she was truly gone, her aura had vanished completely.
Only then did Murphy turn to Cecilia. "What did you want to say to me?"
