A few hours after Aeris and Alex's discussion, the young man strolled around the academy without a destination in mind.
He was exempted from classes. He was not also exempted from singing training—more accurately, he was banned from even entering the music hall.
Professor Arienna randomly sighed out an excuse, saying she had given Alex his own special training and that he mustn't be disturbed no matter what.
With nothing to do inside the academy, Alex decided to take a stroll in the city instead.
The guard allowed him to pass through the gate since Alex had permission. Specifically, they had been given a list of students allowed to exit and enter the academy anytime during the one-month preparation for the inter-academy tournaments.
Alex first visited the Sunveil Orphanage to check how Chuck's mother, Lady Dorothy, was doing.
As he neared the orphanage, the sound of children laughing and playing around reached his ears.
