Sighing in defeat, Aiden closed the scroll and pondered the limited information he had received.
"It seems Ivan will get his first opportunity in the library," he mused. "Hmm, fortunately, I'm rank 1 now. I can use this chance to snatch it first."
Determined, Aiden settled down to meditate, focusing on recovering his spirit energy as he awaited his arrival at the Academy.
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Hours later, a palpable change in the atmosphere roused everyone from their meditation. They opened their eyes, mouths agape, as they took in the astonishing sight before them.
"A floating island?" one student gasped.
"Wow, so our academy floats in the sky!" another exclaimed.
"So cool," a third murmured in awe.
