Igor, who had drawn the attention of the Dark Force, did not halt his steps. He had an even bolder plan in mind.
Truthfully, the sight of Hustace had sent Igor teetering on the edge of a breakdown. However, Hustace's appearance now stirred a new wave of turbulence within his heart.
He couldn't bear to see his friend in this state, and a surge of passion coursed through him.
However, he didn't let this passion cloud his judgment. On the contrary, Hustace's predicament helped him calm down.
It was difficult to articulate. Igor himself didn't understand why, but Hustace always brought him a sense of tranquility. This feeling was akin to listening to stories told by the old woman of the Scale of Faith. Hustace was the son of the Governor of Luona and always had an entourage. Yet, this young master had a peculiar habit of frequenting the same out-of-the-way places Igor did, even the academy's boiler room…
