Tale of a Hedonistic wizard

Chapter 195 - 195: The Supposed Dead Prince returns alive

In the crisp morning air, Jaegar disembarked from the carriage, stepping onto the academy grounds.

His sudden appearance sent ripples of astonishment through the student body, drawing a curious crowd around him.

Jaegar, feeling a bit overwhelmed by the attention, thought, "Damn, what a drag."

Pierre and Jennifer, having heard the rumours of Jaegar's arrival, rushed to him when they spotted him in the assembly.

Pierre couldn't contain his barrage of questions, demanding to know what had happened.

"What the hell, man? What happened to you? They said you were dead!"

Jennifer, equally worried, stood close, holding Jaegar's hand as if to reassure herself that he was, indeed, alive.

Jaegar, finding solace in their familiar faces, pulled them both into a tight embrace, saying, "It's good to see you again."

The warmth of their reunion was palpable, and even Pierre, in the midst of his questioning, was nearly brought to tears, which he wiped away with a mixture of relief and emotion. Jennifer simply patted his back reassuringly.

Amidst the emotional reunion, professors arrived, escorting Jaegar to Headmaster Ashfield's office.

Isadora, ever watchful, followed suit.

The academy itself buzzed with chatter and speculation as students exchanged gossip about the mysterious events surrounding Jaegar.

Meanwhile, another carriage rolled up, and Charles, a journalist on a quest for a compelling story, stepped onto the academy grounds.

As Charles glanced at the grand board bearing the academy's name, he sighed, hoping that whatever awaited him inside would be worth the effort.

Identifying himself as a journalist to the gatekeepers, he entered the academy with a purpose – to seek an audience with the headmaster.

The atmosphere within was charged, with students forming groups and discussing the unfolding events.

Charles, inquiring about the headmaster's office, was directed towards it. As he traversed the bustling halls, his path intersected with Jaegar, led by Headmaster Ashfield.

His eyes widened as far as they could, witnessing Jaegar walking in apparent health.

Familiar with Jaegar's image from photographs, Charles found himself grappling with the fact that the young man before him was supposed to be deceased.

A whirlwind of thoughts churned in Charles's mind as he navigated through the corridors, attempting to talk with Jaegar and the headmaster to make sense of this unexpected revelation.

His path, however, was intercepted by vigilant professors inquiring about his identity.

Identifying himself as a journalist and being here to meet the headmaster, Charles concealed the true motives behind his visit.

The professors, however, informed him that such an audience was not permissible at the moment. Accepting this restriction, Charles retraced his steps through the bustling corridors, where students engaged in fervent discussions about Jaegar.

Driven by a journalist's curiosity, Charles felt compelled to unearth the truth. The news of Jaegar's reported demise aligns with Mabel's earlier claims.

Determined to unravel the mystery, Charles discreetly probed the student body, yet none could provide clarity on the circumstances surrounding Jaegar's supposed demise and subsequent resurrection.

Back in the headmaster's office, Jaegar sat on the couch, surrounded by professors, including Isadora and Tara.

Jaegar felt all their eyes on him, their gazes filled with a mix of curiosity and concern. He could sense that they were waiting for an explanation, wanting to understand how he could be sitting there alive and well when his death had been announced to the entire academy.

Ashfield's gaze bore into Jaegar, his eyes