As Ryo received his rewards, time, which had been frozen, suddenly restarted. The barrier, a monumental construct created by the combined powers of the academy heads—powers so vast they could seal even the Vampire Lord and Dragon Emperor—shattered like glass, splintering into countless fragments. Nothing stood in its way now, not even the great forces of the academy.
Ryo, standing in the center, was engulfed in a storm of rage. His dragon presence, previously dormant, flared, and the intensity of his anger was palpable. The air itself trembled. His eyes, glowing with an inner fire, sent a wave of fear through everyone nearby.
"Calm down, Ryo," the AI urged softly, but it barely cut through the fury overwhelming him.
Seyra, standing beside him, placed a hand on his arm, her voice steady
