My Living Shadow System Devours To Make Me Stronger

With that, Lilith led him out of the room, leaving behind a classroom buzzing with speculation and murmurs about what he could have done.

Damon followed Lilith Astranova in silence, his mind working tirelessly to analyze every possibility. He could try to escape, but that would only make him look more suspicious. Besides, escaping from someone at her level—a Third Class Advancement—was nearly impossible. At that level, breaking the sound barrier was as easy as taking a step.

Lilith was even worse than most. Her Void Attribute magic set her apart from the rest. Not Space Attribute—Void. The distinction was terrifying, and Damon didn’t want to dwell on the implications of it.

’If she knows what I’ve done, why did she come alone? She should’ve brought investigators from the academy… unless she didn’t need to. No, it’s not about her needing help. It’s about how weak I am compared to her.’

The thought stung, but it was true. Arresting him was probably an effortless task for her, whether she had evidence or not.

He tightened his grip on the notepad in his hand, its edges creasing under the pressure.

’Of all the crimes I’ve committed, which one does she have evidence of?’

Lark’s death had been attributed to a monster attack. Isaac was missing but officially declared dead.

’But Isaac’s death wasn’t ruled a monster attack… They might suspect me. I had every motive and reason to hate him.’

The thought made his stomach churn. If they searched him now, they’d find him armed to the teeth. Daggers, arrows, and even hidden vials—each item incriminating on its own.

For a moment, Damon almost smiled. The absurdity of the situation was hard to ignore. Was this the end of the line?

Lilith didn’t say a word as they walked, letting him stew in his thoughts. She moved a few steps ahead, her presence commanding yet silent.

Damon kept his calm demeanor, his expression serene. In fact, he faintly smiled and shook his head, as though dismissing some private joke. A raven perched on his shoulder, its dark feathers gleaming, but her focus remained squarely on the boy.

Most eye catching was the blindfold over his eyes.

Her voice finally broke the silence. ”What do you find so funny?”

Damon shook his head, his tone light. ”Nothing. I just think it’s absurd to pull me out of class while I was learning.”

Lilith’s sharp green eyes flicked to him. ”You were sleeping.”

”It looked that way,” Damon replied, unfazed.

Lilith stopped walking, turning to face him. Her cold gaze bore into him, sharp enough to make most people falter.

”You’re awfully calm,” she said, her tone dripping with suspicion.

She let the silence stretch for a moment before speaking again, her words like a dagger.

”Carmen Vale. Does that name ring a bell, Damon Grey?”

Damon’s calm mask remained intact, but internally, his thoughts froze.

’What does she know?’