CHAPTER - 24

  Narrator: The following day, lessons proceeded without any issues, but something special was happening in the classrooms. The students, filled with enthusiasm, tried to secure seats for Professor Dav’s lessons, arriving even hours in advance. Some gathered in front of the doors, impatient, while Professor Kael Solis made sure to open them on time, at 7:00 AM, allowing them to enter before the lessons officially began.

  Kael Solis observed the scene with a mix of surprise and a hint of jealousy, struck by the incredible attention and respect the students showed towards Dav.

  His envy was a positive one, a blend of admiration and slight frustration at the devotion his colleague seemed to inspire.

  When Dav finally entered the classroom, he couldn’t help but stop, speechless, in front of the crowded room.

  The sight was as extraordinary as it was unexpected: more than 1,500 students had gathered, all ready to participate and learn, eager to hang onto every word of their professor.

  Even the principal, passing by by chance, was caught off guard.

  He noticed the crowd pushing outside the doors, wondering if a duel or a special event was taking place.

  When he realized that everyone was there just to attend Dav’s lesson, he couldn’t help but laugh, amused and a little proud.

  He headed straight to his office, smiling to himself at this unusual scene of devoted respect toward the professor.

  - Shortly after -

  When lunchtime arrived, Dav headed to his usual table. No one dared to approach, well aware of who owned that spot.

  No one, except her.

  Elysia, with her usual naturalness, sat beside him, opening her lunch without saying a word.

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  The noise of the academy softened around them, as if that table were an island separate from the rest.

  Soon after, Miss Iris appeared with two trays full of meat, warm bread, and fragrant spices. She sat beside Dav with a gentle smile, beginning to enjoy her meal without disrupting the comfortable silence surrounding the table.

  It wasn’t long before Master Eldrin Voss and Gabriel arrived as well, taking their seats without needing permission.

  No one spoke.

  No one needed to.

  At that moment, the table was neither that of a professor nor of a noble student.

  It was simply a place where kindred souls could share a meal in peace and serenity.

  After finishing lunch, Dav headed to his room for an hour of rest before the afternoon training session.

  Once his rest was over, just as he stepped outside, the metallic sound of a blade cutting through the air caught his attention.

  Elysia was already there, immersed in her training, her sword slicing through the air with precision and determination.

  Sweat beaded on her forehead, but her gaze remained fixed on her target, undistracted.

  Dav wasn’t expecting anyone, but he said nothing. He grabbed his own sword and began training, executing repeated thrusts with iron discipline.

  The two trained in silence, the sound of blades slicing the air being the only conversation necessary.

  As the sun began to set, casting reddish hues on the walls, they finally lowered their weapons.

  Exhausted, without the need for words, they headed toward their dormitories, carrying with them the fatigue of a well-spent day.

  (6 days remaining)

  The following morning, the arena was once again packed with first- and second-year senior students, engaged in relentless training.

  Some tried to escape, overwhelmed by exhaustion, but out of 975 attempts, none succeeded.

  The punishment was clear and unforgiving: ten full laps around the arena, with no chance to stop, lest the magical circles activate and punish them instantly.

  Dav trained alongside his students, all drenched in sweat, exhausted, their clothes reduced to rags from sweat and effort.

  Thrusts echoed through the air, each strike executed with greater precision and intensity, while the young trainees replicated every movement shown by their professor without hesitation, driven by the will to improve.

  The professor’s table became even more crowded.

  Fin and Leo joined in, their deepening friendship a testament to the loyalty born from training.

  Just like the previous day, Miss Iris sat beside Dav, followed by Master Eldrin Voss, Gabriel, and Elysia.

  Once again, lunch was consumed in comfortable silence, a peace built on mutual respect and esteem.

  - Shortly after -

  Returning to his room, Dav began tidying up, carefully organizing the numerous letters received from his admirers.

  With a quick glance, he immediately noticed something curious: they were all written by boys. Not a single female student had chosen to compliment him.

  He smiled to himself, not giving it too much thought, and started reading them one by one.

  332 letters. 5 hours of uninterrupted reading until late at night.

  Only then did he allow himself to rest, closing his eyes with a satisfied sigh.

  ~ 5 days remaining ~

  END OF CHAPTER - 24