Chapter 387: The Exchange Student (4)
Everyone knew that Stella Academy was one of the top five magical institutions on the Aether continent.
To clarify, it was not merely a 'magic academy,' but a 'magic institution.'
Stella Academy was home to 3,000 of the world's most elite magic warriors, but that was not the sole reason it was renowned.
The academy grounds also hosted a vast magic tower and a magic knights' order, employing tens of thousands of magic researchers. Beyond them, tens of thousands more students and magic researchers resided there, studying and working.
Stella had grown so large that calling it a 'small nation' wouldn't be far off.
It became such a dominant power that, though external forces tried to keep it in check, Stella had evolved to the point where it could operate to a degree even without its principal present.
Elthman Elwin built Stella into this immense society and established a solid system to function in his absence.
The board, the council of elders, and other influential factions, with their own checks and balances, kept everything running at the top level.
While the board and council often tried to act independently, Elthman knew that thanks to them, he could roam freely without worry.
The board also understood that as long as they didn't overreact, Elthman would not interfere.
However, this was the first time Elthman had been absent for such an extended period, prompting an emergency board meeting.