281 Welcome to the Nexus

[Ren Hilton POV]

Silence enveloped the place, amplifying the scrutiny directed at me from all sides. I maintained a smile as I met Alder's gaze, the professor from the Nexus Institute of Magic.

"Why so quiet?" I addressed Alder directly.

"...Nothing," he responded, seeming to understand the situation.

"What do you mean, Ren?" However, Professor Night seemed less perceptive, stepping forward. "Have you killed? Who? Why? Where?" she pressed, her tone escalating.

"I knew it! This guy is Mayhem. We made a mistake even considering him to be a decent human being," Isolde exclaimed, exaggerating her words.

Were they not concerned about revealing our "unity" to potential enemies?

"Say something!" Professor Night demanded.

Sighing, I turned to her. "Mana beast. I meant I have killed a mana beast."

Silence descended once more.

"Eh?" Aron gasped dumbfoundedly.