Summoning Theory

Back at Principal Claris's fortress, Luke walked out into the courtyard. It was bright and tidy. The grass was well-groomed, and some training equipment, including dummies and crosshairs, was set to one side.

Luke wondered if Principal Claris had ever trained other students here, and whether they had used this courtyard the same way he was about to.

She had only been the Principal for around six years. During all that time, Luke had not heard of her taking another student under her wing besides him.

"Grace, do the Vice Principal and the Dean have scholars too?" Luke asked as he sat down on a stool.

"They do," Grace replied. "But only seniors. For now, neither of them has a sophomore under their study. Interestingly, my mistress has never accepted a disciple until now."

Luke shrugged. He knew Grace was teasing him. As Principal Claris's companion, she knew exactly why Luke was the exception.