Chapter 37: The Grand Academy
A new day had come.
Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm glow over the dorm room. Velren stood before the bathroom mirror, adjusting the collar of his uniform. The academy's standard attire consisted of a crisp black jacket with silver embroidery tracing the edges, a neatly pressed white shirt, and a matching black tie. The jacket bore an insignia on the left side of the chest—a symbol of the academy's prestige.
Resting at his waist was his katana, secured in a dark sheath, his reliable partner. The weapon's presence added an air of quiet authority to his otherwise polished appearance.
But even with the polished look of the uniform, his hair remained stubbornly tousled. Not that he cared about it that much in the first place. With a sigh, Velren focused on his tie, loosening it slightly, enough to avoid feeling choked yet still keeping it somewhat presentable.
"Right then..."
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The academy itself was massive. Spanning a vast area, it was divided into several key districts, each serving a different function.
First: there was the The Dormitory Area, where students resided, it was composed of multiple large, castle-like buildings arranged in a semi-circle around a central courtyard.
Second: is The Main Academy Grounds that held lecture halls, libraries, and research buildings, forming the academic heart of the institution.
Third: was The Alchemy and Enchantment Wing, where students practiced potion-making and rune crafting, it was a secluded cluster of buildings near the back of the academy.
And lastly: The Administrative Hall, a towering structure at the academy's core, housed faculty offices and served as the governing center of the institution.