The 19-Year Tutorial (3)

The roof of the Academy’s main building. The place where Michelle had once settled in and issued orders.

Clutching a letter, Lydia sat on the edge and looked down over the Academy. From here, she had a clear view of the early summer sunlight and scenery.

That also gave her an especially clear view of the devastated forest path that ran from White Lake, a landmark of the Albus Territory where the Arien Academy stood, all the way to the front gate.

‘About five kilometers of it have been completely wrecked.’

The trees were gone,

and dirt and rocks lay scattered everywhere.

It looked as though a battalion of modern self-propelled artillery had rolled through during training. People gathered on the devastated land, humming as they praised those who had fought bravely. Wherever they passed, wooden fences and barricades were being put up.

Thunk.

Thunk.

The restoration work was in full swing...