[Lucy's POV: ]
-Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!
Applause filled the room as we made our way through the crowd of students, heading toward the stage located one floor above the ground floor of the academy castle's ballroom.
This ballroom was quite captivating, featuring a vibrant red carpet, elegant curtains adorning the large windows on either side of the spacious room, pillars that would soon become favorite rendezvous spots for new couples, and an orchestra nestled in the right corner while a food station occupied the left corner.
Students were scattered throughout the ground floor, with teachers and other attendees positioned on the balcony-like stage area, which served as the platform for addressing those below.
Connecting both the balcony and the ground floor were two spiral staircases, and we ascended from the left side, each of us holding a glass, one filled with exquisite orange juice and the other with wine.
