Heading to the Academy

More precisely, we are heading to an academy engulfed by a gate.

It’s just me and Cecilia in the carriage.

We could have brought soldiers from the Iris Duchy, but a large-scale operation would only attract the attention of other families and factions.

After much thought, I concluded it would be best to handle this situation alone with Cecilia.

"I can see it from here too."

Through the window, I saw the red fissure.

We still had some time before reaching the academy, but the buildings were already bathed in an ominous red light, as if …