Lunchtime.

At Kangin Academy, lunchtime was a matter of choice. Students could indulge in a buffet featuring dozens of menu options or pay extra for more luxurious dishes.

Given the larger-than-average appetite of mana awakeners, the academy had generously allocated two full hours for lunch. Third and fourth-year students ate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., while first and second-years had their meal time from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The academy boasted four dining halls, each spanning three floors entirely dedicated to dining. This setup could comfortably accommodate the academy's massive student population, which exceeded 4,000.

However, even with …