"That's just it, I don't quite understand the how" Scarlet admitted.

"Maybe..." Veronica said looking out to the castle. "Aunt Margret, do you mind if you and I just enjoy some tea before I head home?"

“Well, the first step is district leader, since there’s about 12 districts in Arcana, and they all answer to the Mayor. Their concern is the city and it’s care. The mayor is one of the chairs of the Council, the rest of which is made up of the Headmasters of the University. Together they govern Arcana,” Gendry explained.

“I don’t think I understand what you mean,” Delphi said. Roderick shrugged.

“Alright, this is where we part, off with you. See you tomorrow, Camus,” Suzanne said as she turned to head to the library.

“It’s not tea, darling,” Margaret said.

"So you're hoping to become mayor, or one of the headmasters?" Percival asked. "Of which I presume there's a specific one that lords over nature magic."

"Have fun, see you tomorrow." Camus replied in turn, heading off his own way.

Veronica started to head home but felt relieved that she did all of this. She needed to focus though on the task ahead. Her training must go well for her people for Bair, and maybe for herself as well.

Scarlet leaned back and said "I don't know..." he sighed "I might visit it later"

"Why not just bring it up in class?" Delphi asked.

"Or ask Miss Suzanne when she gets back later," Rodrick added. "Or Thomas, honestly."

Gendry smiled at the compliment, as Ryker spoke up. "It's a very honorable goal, I hope we get to hear of you achieving it one day," he said, and Gendry nodded.

"Thank you," he said.

"He even has a rival, if you can believe that." Brenna finally spoke up. "What was her name again, Gene? The one you talk about a lot."

There were a few things wandering around,, the closest being a nearby wanderer that didn't match any description of any threat. Bair looked up at Hypha and wondered how he could repay her for what she's doing for him

Veronica made her way upstairs walking by the Throne Room. She paused as she heard her father talking with someone. She couldn't make out who but she decided to be a little nosy.

Aliester took a deep breath as he said "I understand your concern, but we simply don't have the man power to go off merely an assumption."

A civillian stated "But I swear to you, your majesty, I saw member of the Remnant. No one believes me."

Aliester leaned back in his chair, and rubbed his temple. "Look, I'll make you a deal. I'll send you two enforcers for an investigation. If you are right, they will handle the problem."

"Thank you, your majesty." as the Civilian left. Aliester said "Veronica, it's rude to spy on people." which caused Veronica to walk forward quietly.

Scarlet paused at that. "She trained there?"

“I can’t say she proves them wrong exactly,” Gendry chuckled. “But she’s certainly not coldhearted. She is Arcana’s best scholar on arcane foci. She studies wands and staffs, and crafts them as well.”

“Not trained, I don’t think, just worked there. You don’t exactly train in a library,” Delphi said.

One of Hypha’s sensors pinged and she turned her focus towards in, narrowing her eyes. Two orbs of light formed in her hands as she scanned the trees.

"I see. She certainly sounds worth whatever risk there might be to have around." Percival admitted, then looked to Gene and Brenna. "Speaking of, what do you two do while you're here?"

"I do odd jobs around town, and mostly trade for food or a bit of coin here and there. It'd be stressful if not for Gendry, but thanks to him I don't have to stress too much if I can't get enough work to bring food home each day." Gene admitted.

"Gendry needs someone to handle selling the produce of his garden since he's getting more and more busy these days, so that's what I've been doing." Brenna answered soon after. "Gives me a good excuse to walk around town, too." She added with an amused smile.

The sneaking man took a slow breath, creating the illusion of a rabbit in front of him before sending it out and into the open to hopefully assuage the worries of the bandits up ahead. If they were nothing other than savages, it'd serve as a suitable bait as well.

Scarlet tried to think about that for a bit not knowing what to do.

Grim stayed quiet knowing Hypha had found something.

Veronica said "But it could be nothing and a waste of time"

"However, it could be something" was Aliester's response. "The lives of our citizens matter the most Veronica, never forget that."

"We can always see if you have some magic in ya," Gendry grinned.

Ryker glanced at Percival and Galahad, wondering when they'd bring it up.

Hypha brought her hands together and then cast them outwards. "Reveal," she said, her eyes glowing light as the light expanded outwards from her. In her vision, the living creatures in the area lit up with light.

Brenna smiled at that. "Don't get my hopes up like that, my family isn't magically inclined."

Percival noticed Ryker's more serious look, knowing the question that was being asked. He didn't want to interrupt this pleasant moment so quickly, especially when Gaheris seemed to have a plan. Or maybe he was just stalling for time to think. Either way, Percival thought it best to continue waiting until they were done eating, hoping Gene would being it up himself.

Kallon noticed the wave of light rush past, recognizing the spell. "Oh boy, not good." He mumbled, dropping off the tree and summoning a knife made of magic, slipping it under his sleeve as he walked into their view at a distance. "Alright bandits, you spotted me, what's your plan now?" He asked, a confident smirk residing across his face.

Ken was still reading where he sat, not paying any attention to what was going on around him.