Chapter 96: Festival
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The following week started with a shift in the academy's atmosphere. For the first time in days, the tension around Amelia's rumors was overshadowed by something else entirely: preparations for the upcoming academy festival. Posters went up across the halls, notices were pinned to the bulletin boards, and the student council sent announcements to everyone's academy tablets.
The festival was a tradition, scheduled every month towards the year ending to showcase the academy's students in competitions, performances, and displays of talent. Stalls would be set up in the main courtyard, and students could run shops, games, or exhibitions. Other clubs would perform on the main stage. For first years, it was both a chance to enjoy themselves and to show how organized their classes could be.
