As final exams wrapped up, and the corrections and grading periods concluded, the last lecture of the 16-week curriculum arrived. It was also time for the second break in this world.

As usual, Erestica gave an appropriately grand speech, followed by Laura, who delivered hers in a similar fashion. With cheers, students began to prepare to leave for home.

Unlike summer break, this time, hardly anyone stayed in the dorms. Nobles and commoners alike packed their bags and returned to their hometowns, as they’d need to relocate to new dorms when classes resumed the following year. It made more sense …