"So that's what we propose based on our party composition… this was the best plan we could come up with."
Lucian's voice carried clearly across the classroom as the final slide settled into place behind him, the display illuminating his sky-blue hair in a soft glow that seemed almost deliberate in how it framed him at the center of attention. His party members stood neatly at his sides, their posture composed, each of them having contributed their part to the presentation in a manner that felt structured and complete.
For a brief moment, there was silence.
Then the murmurs began.
"...ohh, it can be done like this as well…?"
"Yeah… after hearing it properly, it's actually very efficient…"
"Hmm… the positioning makes sense… especially for support roles…"
The reactions spread quietly through the room, not loud, but genuine, the kind of response that came from students who were thinking rather than merely reacting.
At the front, Valerian suddenly brought his hands together—
