From the early morning, Velium Academy was bustling with activity. Nobles and commoners alike gathered at the Academy, either to celebrate graduation or to be celebrated. The Academy had arranged dimensional gates for parents and relatives of current students, allowing them to attend the graduation ceremony with ease. This consideration extended to commoners, who could come without any financial burden.

The Imperial Academy believed that if a child graduated from the empire's top institution, their family deserved recognition too. Although there weren’t many commoner students, watching their families marvel as they passed through the dimensional gates gave them a sense …