Classes weren't set to resume until the end of the month.
Many students—especially freshmen—were still away, scattered across the kingdom to complete their dungeon evaluation exams.
Some had already finished, their results quietly posted to the faculty, while others were still in the midst of trials.
The Academy, in its generosity, had chosen to give those who remained extra free time to rest, train, or simply enjoy themselves.
Normally, I would have used this lull in the calendar as I always did: to sharpen my skills, train until exhaustion, spend time with the girls, and then train some more.
And, of course, to brood over the future that loomed ahead.
But now… something entirely different had found its way into my weekly schedule.
"Mm~"
A soft, lingering sound echoed between us as our lips finally parted. A faint string of saliva trailed for an instant before snapping, leaving behind only the warmth of her breath on my skin.