Vol. 16 Ch. 14: Graduation Ceremony

Serendia Academy's graduation ceremony is held in early summer, just before the start of the social season.

The day had dawned beneath a pleasant blue sky, with a refreshing breeze blowing—truly a fitting day to celebrate the graduates' new beginnings.

"We are sincerely proud of the days we spent together with our seniors here at Serendia Academy. Carrying that pride in our hearts, we promise to continue striving alongside one another and to shoulder the future of the Kingdom of Ridill without bringing shame upon the name of this academy. Finally, I would like to wish all our seniors even greater success in the future. This concludes the farewell address. Representative of the student body, Neil Clay Maywood."

Neil, a small-statured boy, stood proudly with his chest out and read the farewell address in a clear, ringing voice.

When Neil was first appointed student council president, many people had not looked favorably upon a member of a baron's family taking the position.

Even so, when the former student council president was nearly executed over suspicions that he was an impostor, Neil had given the academy's students precise instructions. After the incident was resolved, he had also worked tirelessly on the follow-up and reports. Now, everyone regarded him with trust.

Claudia, seated among the current students, looked especially proud.

"Graduation address, representative of the graduating class, Felix Ark Ridill."

"Yes."

Isaac stood up in Neil's place and climbed onto the podium...