“Master, I was just wrapping up the final touches.”

“You’ve worked hard on this project, Edric.”

As usual, Rupert had stopped by the clubroom after finishing his lecture to check on the members’ progress.

What greeted him was a pale and exhausted Edric. Despite his stamina, which surpassed that of most knights, preparing a new animated project in time for the second semester closing ceremony had clearly taken its toll.

Rupert offered words of encouragement to Edric and the other weary club members, but his gaze inadvertently met Amelia’s.

Like awkward teenagers, the two quickly looked away, each hoping the …