The first-year Royal Class had a total of twenty-two students.0

With Vertus absent, there were twenty-one.0

Including Olivia Lanche, Rudina, and Sabioleen Tana, there were twenty-three of us.1

Of course, Olivia seemed to think that being a part of this group was just a bit too much for her, so she patted my shoulder, congratulated me, and left.0

I didn’t forget to thank Olivia for coming.0

Despite her terrible relationship with Ellen, she had steadfastly supported me from the sidelines. Ellen had done the same.0

Regardless of whatever headache-inducing tension she brought me, I was grateful to Olivia.0

“Take care of yourself. Winning is great, but don’t get hurt. That’s all I want,” Olivia said.0

“Yes.”0

After Olivia left, Charlotte and I led the large group of twenty-two people through the bustling streets.0

The streets were full of life, with street musicians performing and entertainers putting on shows.0

Lanian Sesor, B-10, who had a talent for music, borrowed an instrument from a street musician and performed a far more perfect rendition of the same song, causing passersby to stop and appla...1