Northern cleaned up the hammer and later that day delivered it to Eleina. He had seen her eyes glitter with stars of admiration. No doubt about it, she was beyond amazed at what he was able to accomplish with it.
However, just after that, Northern had broken the news to her that he wished to transfer to the Artificer Course. Eleina had acted like it was none of her business and she did not care, but written behind her facade of nonchalance was a lady that was heartbroken.
Since Northern was resolute about his decision and had nothing to offer as consolation to her emotions, he felt it was useless trying to state the obvious.
All that he had to do now was prepare for the Milhwa festival—which led him to begin training heavily.
Amidst his training, he spent time in the forge, checking if he could build himself a weapon with the Rithium. Other times, he was always digging through books in the library to garner knowledge.
