Skyler had to squat for two extra hours because he was caught slacking.
This time, Professor Garrick watched over him like a hawk, having dragged an empty chair from a class to sit in front of him.
Elena snickered when her punishment ended and she left for the next class.
Skyler clicked his tongue at her retreating figure. By the time he was finally released from the professor, it was already evening, and he had missed the next two classes.
After enduring Professor Moore's training class—who seemed especially cheerful to see Max and Austin back—he dragged his aching body back to his dorm room, ate a light meal with Riruru, and fell asleep.
The next day was just as eventful, not because anyone attacked the academy or because he did something extraordinary, but because many people snapped at him due to his less-than-desirable personality.
