347 Orb of Truth

Acting the part of a worried professor, Alex inquired as he took his seat. "What could be the problem, Headmaster?"

"I'm sure you are aware that to obtain the position you currently possess, we had to remove the person who once held the post," Roland replied as he laid back in his chair, his eyes trained on Alex.

His demeanor compared to last time when he was quick to speak, hardly giving Alex a chance to respond, had taken a notable shift, giving off a somber air.

"Yes, Professor Albus." Alex intoned before adding. "Speaking of which, I just saw him being escorted off the premises."

"Unfortunately, Professor Albus, in a fit of rage over losing his post, planned to… exert some form of retribution on the school. Thankfully we caught him in the nick of time, else I worry about the disaster that might have befallen the students."

"That…"