Kiriya let out a quiet sigh and slipped the Bugtlon Sphere back into the inner pocket of his cloak. He patted the pocket gently, as if making sure the item was secure. The quantum energy capsule stored inside was far too valuable to be shown carelessly. In this world, the object wasn't just advanced technology—it could cause a major uproar if it ever fell into the wrong hands.
Just as he was about to lie back down on the grass, his ears caught a soft sound coming from the garden path. A group of female students appeared, walking while gossiping in excited tones.
"Hey, look over there…!" one of them whispered, her voice full of admiration. "That's Erick Greyson!"
"Yeah, rumor has it he's a magic genius. They say that during the entrance exam, he defeated Senpai Lewis with just one spell!" her friend chimed in enthusiastically.
"Eeh, seriously? Senior Lewis is one of the elite candidates for the Strategic Magic Division."
