The Royal Battle and summer ended. My injuries soon healed after summer break. Now we are in the midst of fall and semester exams.
After this semester exams, the fall break is waiting for us. Although, those who will fail in the exams will need to stay at the academy for 2 weeks, which is half the break we have.
With that as motivation, many students are studying in the library and at their rooms. In my case, it may sound a bit boastful but I don't have to study much.
Since, when I was young I had read all of the books that tell about the history of this universe, and about the knowledge and society of this world.
Well, that might be normal, since I am ignorant of everything about this world back then and was curious about it.
So to say, here I am taking my free time to explore the whole academy.
When, I was about to laze around at my bed, Russell scolded me that I have to at least walk around for minutes to exercise my finally healed body.
What a worrywart he is.
Sometimes, I want to ask him, "Are you my mom?"
But well it is my first time exploring this academy, so might as well. When I once explored it, it was when we were looking for Anna, so I didn't manage to sightsee a bit.
This academy has more buildings than a normal school. Well, I should start with the open places. Like that fountain for example.
"Uhn…" I stretched, as I arrived at the courtyard we once agreed to meet for the ghost hunting which Gino suggested.
In the middle of the courtyard is the rumored "Wishing Fountain". It is said that if you were to throw a 5 Gil in this fountain, and wish for something it will come true after a day or two.
Well, I'm pretty surprised that these kids here believe in this kind of thing. But, well by the fact that there are many 5 Gil in the fountain means it is true, right?
"I should at least try it" I mumbled, as I grabbed a 5 Gil from my pocket and threw it inside the rumored fountain.
But a wish, huh..? Well, if it really will be granted.
"If I was given a wish all I would wish for is a normal life. Without any meaningless death and worthless drama, just a normal life…that's what I want to live" I mumbled.
I clasped my hands together, and closed my eyes.
The next place I went to was the Great Hall, which is used for entrance ceremonies, graduations and more, like the Headmaster's announcements or such.
After the Great Hall, I dragged my feet to the Salon that some students meet at. Well, it is pretty famous for the cozy aura felt inside.
Even now, there are plenty of students here drinking tea, leisurely. Even though there's a test coming.
Well, I can say the same to myself.
Next is the Cafeteria, which is known for the delicious foods the chefs cooks every day and every night.
I am impressed, because from morning to night they're cooking here. Yet, the flavor never wavers a bit. As expected for professional chefs.
Well, Yer won't lose to them. I kinda miss the meals he creates and makes me taste.
I went to the dorms. Guys aren't allowed near the girls' dorms, so I only went to the boys' dorms.
I also went to the staff building.
The headmaster's office is at the top floor of this building. And inside this building are teachers' offices.
I went to the training grounds next. This was where we summoned our familiars during the first day.
Next I went to the Archery grounds. There are separate grounds for Training, Archery, and also for Horse-riding.
So there are three large ground fields in our Academy.
There is also the large venue, which was used at the finals of the Chivalry. Well, there are also 10 more different arenas that were used at the Royal Battle.
Each classroom is consisted with 35 students. But, the classrooms were large enough to fit in hundreds of people inside, without the need of space compressing.
Well, other than the places I went to. There is the library, which is as large as 5 classrooms, and is up to 2 floors. It is known as the "Great Library".
There is also the tower, with the rooftop where I talked with Elia in the past, it is known as Observatory Tower.
From there one can gaze upon the sky, as much as they want.
There is also the sea, which is own by the school where the fishing classes occurs. Also, there are the greenhouses, where many kinds of flower, trees and plants are planted and are kept.
There is also the infirmary which is enough to carry 35 students in one go checkup.
Also there are the separated bathrooms for Girls and Boys. These are similar to a hot spring. It can be a hot spring and a normal cold bath at right seasons. It is as large as 2 classrooms.
There are also the toilets for each gender which consists of about 10-20 rooms, and is found in each floor of the buildings.
Well, the scale of this school is surely enough to be stated as a castle. Although, it seems that this is smaller than the Main Palace, despite its features.
Nevermind that. I am clearly worn out from walking around… I should sleep, even if I don't, I'm sure that my senses will force me to…
…
"Hey! What do you think is your greatest power?" A boy with black hair asked me. "Greatest power..? Why are you suddenly asking me things like that?" I asked.
It's the usual black haired boy that appears in my dreams.
"Well, I think my greatest power is Will!" I stated, with a grin. "Will..? Why do you think so?" The black-haired boy asked.
"Because, I am always dragged off around by my will and have always solved any situation with will!
I think by having Will I am able to extract my strength to the fullest!" I added. "Hmm, how blunt…" The black-haired boy sighed.
"Oi, come on you were the one asking for my opinion, now you're disregarding it!?!" I complained. The black haired boy remained silent as he sighed.
"How' bout you? What's your greatest power?" I asked. "Me, I dunno…" The black-haired boy mumbled, as he looked at the girl beside us sleeping, on his lap.
I opened my eyes slowly. I sat down and touched my head. "Just whose memories are these dreams of mine?" I mumbled.
I could only ask myself and be followed by silence. Even I don't know why I get sad when seeing these dreams even though it's not my memories.
Yet, somehow I wish for the two in my dreams to live, everytime I see a dream with them in.
…
Days passed, and the days of the test have come.
It took an entire week for the test to finish. And so, the next day the results were announced. I ranked pretty well.
Since, the ranking of the tests are posted, at the whole school. It will leave an impact for someone to be first.
"Well, it is…" I mumbled, as I saw my name on the first place, with Forth following me, and Kirt as the 5th, with Russell over 8th, and Reina on the 9th.
Anna scored pretty well, though she was on 14th place. "Uhm, where's my name?" Gino mumbled, as he looked for his name.
"Gino! Here…" Kirt said, as he pointed out to Gino's name on the 35th. "Alright!" He cheered up.
He did well. After all, he is in the first half of all the first year students…
Well, like this the tests were concluded. Good thing that no one needed to stay for 2 weeks, in our group.
Fall break is gonna start!