While turning the corner, Lawrence bumped into a human scholar walking quickly.

They steadied themselves after the light impact. The scholar's white coat was streaked with blood and water. His expression darkened at the sight. Just as he was about to say something, he looked up and recognized Lawrence. His expression softened, and he took a step back. "Lawrence? You're back from Shattered Lake Prison? Sorry about bumping into you just now."

"No problem. Where are you headed?"

"The bar. It's the 15th today. The Blood Moon Tribunal is only worth watching if we do it together."

"Have you not watched enough already while working at the prison?"

The scholar chuckled. "Guess who made the inmate list released this morning? Varkas Uhl, the former elf scholar from Caimon University!"

Lawrence...