Chapter 43

༺ The First Letter (43) ༻

The sun had long since set, yet the academy remained as bustling as ever.

The academy’s research building was akin to a lighthouse, as the lights would never fade all year long. Within this building, numerous scholars could be found racking their brains on their respective research.

Even disregarding the research building, night at the academy was always bustling. The population numbered in the tens of thousands was enough for the academy to be considered a small town.

The building before me was no different. It emitted a glow that made everyone aware of its existence.

It was one of the numerous dormitories in the academy, yet it stood out in particular due to its prestige. Even amongst nobles, only those who could afford its astronomical fees and were simultaneously boasting outstanding skills could live there.

The ‘Aidallos Hall,’ as this building was called, was named after the great conquering emperor. It exuded an antique ambience that was further refined by the night. It’s said that for every student that resides in this dormitory, there exist several times as many staff there to meet their needs.

Although I was staying at a dormitory for nobles as well, it couldn’t be compared to the likes of Aidallos Hall.

My dorm room was just a single room, spacious enough for someone living alone. The rooms in the Aidallos Hall on the other hand, were said to be as spacious as mansions.

Only a few dozen students lived in such a large building, it made sense that they had such abundant space in their rooms. I gulped as I stood before the dormitory, my fingertips stiff from the tension.

There was only one reason I was visiting this dormitory that I didn’t live in, Delphine Yurdina has invited me.

She is currently the heir to the 5th most influential family in the Empire, while simultaneously being one of the most talented students in the academy. No noble could argue that she lacked the qualifications to live in the Aidallos Hall.

She was the only one who could call me into this luxurious dormitory. I was invited into Delphine Yurdina’s private abode.