Chapter 21: The Royal Tournament of Broken Rules
Vija Magical Academy – Morning Assembly Hall
A shimmering dome of stained magic glass flickered with morning sunlight, buzzing with the chaos of excited voices.
"Silence, insects!"
Vice Headmaster Bolto’s voice boomed, rattling the reinforced mana pillars. Students quieted—except one snoring in the third row from the back.
Jay Sama.
Still asleep. Tie half-done. Foot twitching rhythmically as if dreaming of punching the snooze button.
Bolto cleared his throat, gritting his teeth.
"...As I was saying. The Royal Tournament of Houses will begin in three days."
A gasp went through the hall.
"Wait, this early? That’s suicide!"
"My team hasn’t even finished enchantment drills!"
"We’re doomed if House Valea joins again..."