The instructor clapped his hands to quiet the noise. "Alright! Settle down, everyone."
The noble students and their escorts shuffled back to their seats, making soft sounds as they moved. Each big table in the room had two seats—one for the noble student and the other for their maid, caretaker, or guard.
Javier stayed in his usual spot, casually flipping through the pages of a thick book. Liana sat beside him, sitting straight and calm, watching her Young Master.
The instructor cleared his throat. "Next week, there will be a school event. Every class will take part in the 'Battleground' event."
This news caused excitement among the students. Hands shot up in the air.
"Battleground?" a curious student asked.
"Yes," the instructor answered with a nod. "It's a magic and physical combat duel. Each of you will face students from other classes in one-on-one matches."
The students gasped in surprise.
