As the sun began to set, our trio gathered by the academy gates, reflecting on how much had changed since our first day at RAA: Cindralock.
"Seems like we're all growing," Zed remarked, his eyes scanning the horizon. "But you, Levi... you've really changed. Stronger, smarter. You're not the same guy who walked through these gates in the first semester."
I glanced at my friends, a faint smile on my face. "Neither are you two. We've all grown. And we'll need every bit of that growth for whatever comes next."
With that, we left the academy grounds, ready to face whatever challenges awaited us in the new semester.
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The morning sun cast a soft glow over the academy grounds as I stood at the gates, awaiting the arrival of the nobles and wealthy students.
My job today was simple yet tedious: oversee the entrance exam and ensure everything went smoothly.
