After waking up early in the morning and doing daily exercise and meditation, I wore my academy uniform and had breakfast. Although I could go to the cafeteria, I preferred to eat it in my room.


    Today was the first ss for all the first years. The first two weeks had served as introduction weeks. The students entered trial sses for each subject during it. But unfortunately, I wasn''t able to attend them since I was unconscious.


    So, I will have to choose courses based on the novel knowledge and asking from the instructors.


    Since I was ready, I took things that were necessary and put them all in my new inventory ring.


    Then I exited my room.


    As I stepped out into the corridor, the Academy''s hushed morning ambiance enveloped me. The hallway, usually bustling with students, was surprisingly quiet, giving me a sense of solitude. It seemed like the majority had already headed to the cafeteria or their respective morning activities.


    I walked briskly, nning to make my way to the ssroom early to familiarize myself with theyout. Just as I passed the room opposite mine, the door creaked open. A figure emerged, and my eyes widened as I recognized her.


    Aria.


    "Good morning," I greeted, offering a polite smile.


    She nodded in acknowledgment but then raised her hand, gesturing for me to stop. I halted, a bit perplexed.


    "Are you heading to the ssroom?" Aria asked, her tone calm.


    "Yes, I am. Is that where you''re going too?" I replied, genuinely curious about her ns for the day.


    "Hmm," she murmured, her gaze thoughtful. "Do you know where our ssroom is?"


    My eyes widened, and I felt a tinge of awkwardness. "Uh, no, not exactly. I was nning to figure it out as I go."


    "...You can follow me." She said and closed her room. Then she passed before me without stopping.


    Left with no choice, I followed after her while maintaining a distance.


    We walked in silence through the corridors of the academy, the atmosphere tense with an unspoken understanding. Aria''sposed demeanor made it challenging to gauge her thoughts or intentions. The asional nces she cast my way added an air of mystery to the situation.


    As we navigated thebyrinthine halls, I couldn''t help but feel a sense of curiosity about the enigmatic girl leading the way. Aria Starlight, the Princess of the Celestial Academy, held a reputation that preceded her. Her actions during the entrance exam and subsequent interactions with me had only deepened the intrigue.


    After a brief journey, we arrived at a set of grand double doors. Aria pushed them open, revealing an empty, spacious, and well-lit ssroom. Rows of desks and chairs filled the space, and arge podium stood at the front, indicating the instructor''s station.


    "This is our ssroom," Aria stated, her voice devoid of any emotion.


    "Thank you," I replied, appreciating her assistance. "By the way, do you know which courses we''re supposed to attend today? I missed the trial sses."


    Aria nced at me, her expression unreadable. "Follow me."


    With that, she walked towards the front of the ssroom, where a bulletin board disyed the schedule for the day. I trailed behind her, my eyes scanning the information. The courses were divided into different subjects, each corresponding to a specific affinity. As expected, the academy ced a strong emphasis on honing students'' abilities in alignment with their affinities.


    "We have Elemental Maniption, Aetheric Theory, and Combat Training today," Aria informed me, her gaze fixed on the schedule.


    "Got it. Thanks for guiding me," I said, genuinely grateful for her assistance.


    She nodded in response, and without another word, she made her way to an empty seat near the back of the ssroom. I chose a seat nearby, right behind her. Well, I had a reason for that.


    I want to ask a few things from her.


    "He-!"


    EEK-!


    However, just as I was about to call her, the doors opened up again and two students entered the ssroom.


    ''Damn, my luck.''


    I cursed inwardly as I instantly recognized the neers.


    Not wanting to attract their attention, I leaned onto the desk and turned to the windows. I might at least enjoy the morning scenery.


    "Hey, Aurelius, where should we sit?"


    But damn they are so loud, I can easily you, you know.


    "Umm... What about the front row?"


    "No, let''s sit at the back, the instructor was too theory-based. You know what I mean."


    "Oh, ok."


    "!"


    Suddenly, I felt a gaze on me, a very ufortable one.


    To think she recognized me even in this situation...


    "N-no, let''s just sit at the front like you said."


    "H-huh? Okay."


    Then, the gaze shifted away from me.


    With a relieved sigh, I lifted my head and turned back to the front.


    I sighed inwardly again, contemting the irony of the situation. The protagonist, Aurelius, and my twin sister, Aurelia, now sat in the front row. They seemed to have improved their rtionship during these four months, it seems.


    Thankfully for me, after some time passed, other students started to enter the ssroom.


    As the ssroom filled with students, the atmosphere became a blend of excitement and anticipation. Conversations buzzed around me, and I couldn''t help but observe the diverse array of races and personalities within the room. The Celestial Academy housed a melting pot of talents, each student possessing unique abilities waiting to be honed.


    Just as the anticipation reached its peak, the ssroom door swung open, and an instructor stepped inside. His presencemanded attention, and the room fell into a hushed silence. The instructor, with an air of authority, approached the podium at the front.


    "Good morning, students. I am Instructor Lyr, and I wee you to the Elemental Maniption, your first ss at the Celestial Academy," he announced, his voice resonating through the room.


    Finally, the first ss has started.