Chapter 173: Library
Chapter 173: Library
Laughing lightly, Orion stepped inside. As the carriage moved smoothly toward Thunderpeak Royal Academy, Orion gazed calmly through the window, thoughts already turning toward the library and the precious knowledge he would soon gather, eager for the rapid progress awaiting him.
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The carriage smoothly rolled to a stop just before the grand gates of Thunderpeak Royal Academy. Orion stepped gracefully onto the cobblestone path, briefly pausing to glance around the bustling square.
Groups of students walked about, some whispering excitedly as they caught sight of him, clearly still buzzing from his feats in the Tower of Myths.
Ignoring the murmurs, Orion walked leisurely through the gate after scanning his student token. Then he headed toward the central garden, where morning sunlight danced across lush greenery and blooming flowers.
The gentle fragrance of roses and lilies mixed pleasantly with the crisp morning air, calming Orion’s mind as he approached the usual gathering spot beneath the grand cherry blossom tree.
Arya and Emilia were already waiting there, seated on a stone bench beneath the spreading branches. Arya was, as usual, animatedly gesturing—likely recounting something amusing—while Emilia listened calmly with a faint smile on her serene face, occasionally replying to her.
Arya’s eyes lit up as she spotted Orion approaching, immediately leaping up from her seat. “Brother Orion, you’re finally here!”
Emilia looked up as well, smiling gently and nodding softly in greeting.
“Morning, Arya, Emilia,” Orion replied warmly, smiling lightly as he reached them. He glanced curiously between the two girls. “What interesting stories have you two been sharing today?”
Arya giggled softly, her eyes flashing with slight excitement. “We were actually just discussing you! The academy is still buzzing about your tower climb yesterday. You’re quite the celebrity now.”