Chapter 99: The girl has a family... What is it? (1)
The sky gleamed with an especially intense sunlight.
It was the heat that announced the season of strengthening solar energy was gently approaching. Though the southern continent was usually known for its mild climate and lack of distinct seasons, the Pendragon territory stood out for its scorching summers. Scholars speculated that the fire energy emanating from the nearby "Mount Vulcan" amplified the summer heat, making the weather in Pendragon noticeably warmer than in other places.
However, in a continent filled with magic, mysteries, and the occasional prank from fae creatures, this was hardly unusual. Few were unsettled by strange weather phenomena; indeed, compared to the East, which experienced a six-month "Great Rain Season" when magic failed, or the central continent, which faced a year-long "Great Snowfall" after angering the fae, Pendragon might even consider themselves lucky to only have an intense summer.
Thus...
"—Though we call this a summer recess, many of you know that we’ll be holding rituals for the fae and other beings like Vulcan over the next two months. We must remember that humans are not the only inhabitants of this continent. We are merely one of countless groups coexisting here, and unlike the arrogant Empire, we must not behave as if we own the land...!"
...or so the dean proclaimed.
Summing it up, even the oppressive heat was something to be grateful for.
"When will this end?" one cadet whispered.
"Shh, what if he hears you?" replied another.
"Honestly, I might collapse from dehydration at this rate."
"Maybe you should just faint. They’d take you to the recovery room."
"...Are you a genius?"