When Lith regained his senses, he was back in the Main Hall at the ground floor of the academy. While getting up slowly, trying to shake off the lingering effects of the hit at the back of his head, he noticed that the Hall was filling up quickly.

There were lots of Warp Steps opened. Some were being left active, allowing students from the fourth floor of the White Griffon to reach the Hall.

Most of the Warp Steps, though, were used by Professors going to and fro the forest, bringing back the students one by one.

– “I guess that the third day marked the moment when the magical beasts stopped holding back.”

“Yeah.” Solus said, glad to feel the safety of the castle walls all around them.

“Honestly, I am kind of surprised that so many people managed to survive this long. Not to brag, but I was sure our group would be the one lasting longer.”

“I didn’t.” Lith replied. “There are too many variables to consider, like who had been warned beforehand by a relative, hence coming fully prepared, or how much time they spent outside.