The next morning, Iris and her party boarded a carriage and withdrew from the capital city of the Valeria Empire, famous as the "City of Glory."
At the same time, with the official conclusion of the Magic Exchange Competition, the academic atmosphere at Elizabeth Academy of Magic gradually returned to its usual state. To help students readjust their moods, Headmaster Anthony was granted an extra day off, allowing them to freely relax and quickly transition into the next stage of their studies.
In the imperial palace of the capital, Astrid sat at a small table bathed in sunlight. One hand held her teacup while the other gently tapped the surface of the tea with the pure white porcelain lid, creating faint ripples and containing the rising steam. The bright red tea reflects the long, delicate lashes of the drinker.
"What are you planning to do after breakfast, Lyra?"
