Chapter 115: Broken Skies [2]
The vacation that seemed so long now had only two weeks left. Even if he departed right tomorrow, it would be about a week after arriving at the Academy.
After that, the second semester would finally begin.
"...I was supposed to go too, originally."
"Get better soon and come back."
"I’ve taken a leave of absence for this semester."
Though he was recovering quickly, considering rehabilitation therapy, it would be unreasonable to return to school within this year.
With his body in this condition, there was no way he could keep up with the other students.
"Well, taking a semester off isn’t a big deal; I can catch up diligently with seasonal courses, but it’s a bit disappointing to miss the festival."
The Empire’s Founding Anniversary.
This day, when the first Emperor declared the establishment of the Empire, was the greatest holiday in the Empire, continuing for a thousand years, and festivals were held throughout the territory. Naturally, the Academy was no exception.
In particular, the Knight Faculty’s mounted spear competition and the Magic Faculty’s magic tournament had special significance.
"It would have been the perfect opportunity to break those knights’ jaws in the mounted spear competition and make the name of the Black Spear Mercenary Band known...!"