Magic Academy's Bastard Instructor

Chapter 116: Red Moon [2]

Chapter 116: Red Moon [2]

The Ainsley Marquess Household

A commotion broke out within the grand estate when two scholars arrived unannounced.

"Excuse me?"

"Yes, is Arwen Ainsley present?"

"Uh…?"

The lady of the house, Dianna Ainsley, hesitated. She wasn't sure how to respond. These scholars had come specifically asking for her daughter.

"If I may ask," she began. "What is this visit about?"

"The propagation of her thesis," one of the scholars explained. "It has been submitted, and she has been given full credit."

Dianna blinked. "….Come again?"

The second scholar adjusted his glasses. "Her research was reviewed and accepted by the academic board. It's currently being circulated among leading scholars."

"...."

Silence followed.

Dianna's grip on the parlor door tightened. "Arwen's.… thesis? She submitted a thesis—?"

"Yes. And it was exceptional," one of the scholars confirmed. "The board was highly impressed. They wish to discuss further opportunities with her."

"Ah…. I see." Dianna forced a polite smile. "Unfortunately, my daughter—"

"She's not here."

A voice cut through the conversation. All eyes turned toward the source.

There, Silas stood against the wall with his arms crossed.

Dianna hesitated before nodding. "Y-Yes, it's as my son says. Arwen isn't home at the mome—"

"This is about Cumulonimbus, isn't it?" Silas interjected. "I can show you where Arwen is."

The scholars exchanged quick glances before one of them nodded. "Yes, it is. If you could, that would be great."

"Wait."

Dianna stepped forward, cutting between them.