Chapter 455: Arctic Iceberg Mountain (2)
The long weekdays had finally passed, and the weekend arrived, but the students of Stella were as busy as ever.
A student who whimsically suggested going out to admire cherry blossoms would never have made it into Stella in the first place.
Why? Because exams were just a month away.
Although Stella always had tests looming overhead, the atmosphere at the start of the semester was different.
Students unhappy with their current classes studied diligently to move up to higher classes, while those already in higher classes focused on keeping their ranks.
This, combined with the pride of attending the most renowned academy, created a subtle atmosphere where everyone naturally dedicated themselves to studying.
During her first year, Flame had been among the elite who set the tone for this demanding academic environment.
Despite being a commoner, she earned top grades and proudly held the title of being in the prestigious Class S right from the beginning.
When she spent entire days absorbed in her studies, other commoner students felt deeply motivated and tirelessly copied her routine, racing between the library and study rooms.
But now... It was different.
There was a time when missing even a single day of study would have felt like breaking out in hives.