"I see." Vivian contemplated. "A curse grandmaster, huh? I honestly don't know who it is. Still, this is precious information. It seems I have to look around to find his identity."
Vivian didn't want to stay quiet, especially since the other party dared to kidnap Nathan. Although it was Axel's desperate measure, it didn't change the fact that Nathan must mean something big for them.
But before she could conclude the meeting, the principal said, "You don't have to. I think I know who that person is."
"Huh?" Vivian raised her head. "Principal?!"
Nathan turned around, finding the principal just entering the room.
"Garam Haygaiden. That's the culprit."
"Haygaiden? Your name is Leyfon Haygaiden… Is he your family, Principal?" Vivian's heart skipped a beat. If this were true, the situation would become complicated. She had to worry about the principal as well.
In fact, she had stood up as if she were ready to fight him.
Still, the principal simply walked into the room while explaining with a calm expression. "Both of us were adopted by the previous Curse Grandmaster, Celestia Haygaiden.
"We never really made a name for ourselves when studying under our master. When our master died, I went out and played around, accidentally becoming famous.
"I lost contact with Garam after our master's death. It was probably an admiration to our master, but Garam was so obsessed with curses that he didn't bother to do anything other than research.
"I never met him after that day, so I thought he had died. I didn't know why this happened as well, but it seemed he was the culprit."
Vivian and Nathan couldn't help but furrow their eyebrows.
"They couldn't really believe it, considering the relationship between the two. It didn't seem the principal hated this person, which made him suspicious.
That was why they didn't know what to say.
"In that case, why does he want to kill someone? We don't know who he wants to kill, but this kind of hatred…" Nathan frowned. He even reconsidered Selena's position as his disciple. Since they hadn't announced it, it would be easy to cut ties.
"Of course, he shall be cut down!" The principal shook his head. "I don't know what has happened, but one thing is clear. He is doing something he shouldn't. That's why he has to pay the price. And I don't think I will be the one to cut him down."
The principal looked at him, which actually implied to the person behind him. The principal actually wanted Evelyn to kill him?
Considering his previous bond, he couldn't bear the thought of killing his brother. But because it was necessary, he left it in someone else's hand.
Nathan's expression turned serious.
The principal said, "Since that's the case, I will have to change my plan. Vivian. I'm going to borrow your student for a bit."
"For what?" Vivian squinted her eyes. "Principal. If this is true, you will become the prime suspect."
"I know." The principal remained calm, as if he had expected it. "If it comes down to that, I'll also take responsibility. But for now, there's something I have to do.
"If I know him correctly, he targets Nathan because he is the only one having beasts as his familiars. What kind of curse will work on him? And other stuff. In the end, he will come to him for the sake of turning him into an experimental subject.
"You and I can't protect students all the time. Hence, he will have to get stronger. Since I'm going to teach my student a bit, he should join. I will teach them something they can use."
Vivian frowned. "If that's the case, I will need to follow you."
"Of course, you're free to do that." The principal nodded. "I know you're currently suspicious of me and have the right to do so.
"Considering I'm the strongest in the academy, someone might end up replacing me pretty soon."
Nathan couldn't help but furrow his eyebrows, thinking, 'That might be true. Still, the Pope won't come to this place. Does that mean someone else will come? Or will my master be the new principal?
'Still, people will definitely hide this information. The principal will probably do something about it to clear up his name.' Nathan crossed his arms.
In the end, they had no choice but to follow his arrangement for the time being. Vivian also didn't waste any time sending a report to the Azilia Kingdom, asking for reinforcement.
Selena and Nathan stood next to each other, facing the principal. Vivian observed them from the corner of the field while crossing her arms.
The principal raised one finger and said, "I'm going to teach you the extension of Ena Manipulation. First of all, what are the categories for Ena manipulation?"
Selena answered instantly. "There are four basic manipulations: Speed, Concentration, Form, and Enhancement."
"That's right." The principal raised his palm. "When you gather your Ena, it's hard to gather a lot of Ena instantly. That's why having a good speed to gather that Ena is necessary.
"Concentration is the opposite of speed. You simply gather as much Ena as possible without caring about the time it takes.
"Form is what you currently have, the Avatar. Enhancement is the basic form of imbuing your Ena into something. Right now, the students have learned about the basic body enhancement, but once you get stronger, you will use it for other things like your weapons or armor.
"What I'm going to teach you right now is the extension of that power." The principal twitched his finger. All of a sudden, Selena's staff flew into the sky, leaving her hand.
"!!!" Both of them were startled.
"Do you see what happens?"
They looked serious, not realizing at this time the principal was actually giving his last lesson in this academy.
After all, the one replacing him arrived the next day.
And it was none other than the man who was said to be the strongest in the Azilia Kingdom, the Sword Saint, Sullivan Flamante.