Chapter 14: Glory Academy
"Never stop believing in yourself." — Nero Adams.
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Nero descended with his eyes half-closed, making it difficult to see them. Most of the rooms were occupied by cadets who had come to register at the academy, and naturally, they were gathered on the first floor, eating breakfast before their departure.
People glanced in his direction, partly because of his striking features—eight out of ten would look at him whenever he passed due to his extraordinary handsomeness. The second reason for their attention was his unusual appearance; he resembled a man with slitted eyes, thanks to his half-opened eyes.
No one attempted to strike up a conversation with him. He selected a seat before ordering his breakfast.
Four eggs for breakfast, fried in a brushing of olive oil and lightly salted.
After finishing his meal, he set off toward the academy.
A few minutes later, he arrived at the academy, and as one could expect, it was grandiose—truly majestic and surrounded by a barrier. Passing through it felt like stepping into another world.
Nero opened his eyes and took in the scenery. After a moment, he moved toward a building where people were lined up. These individuals were there to register and obtain a student ID before the test tomorrow. He waited for his turn, and after handing in his paperwork and paying the entrance fee, he received his student ID. People watched him oddly, but he paid them no mind as he left the school premises and headed back to the inn he had booked.