Claudia led Leon and Rosvisser to a willow tree beside the academy's field.

As they approached, Leon immediately noticed a wooden box lying against the tree. The box was long and narrow, clearly designed for a specific purpose rather than as a general container.

Claudia stepped forward, picked up the box, and gently brushed off the leaves that had fallen on top of it.

Leon pointed at the box. “What’s this, Senior?”

Claudia smiled knowingly and slowly opened the wooden box.

Inside lay a sleek, elongated katana. The handle was a dark blue, and the blade shimmered in the sunlight …