Chapter 75 (Teaser)
Since the festival had been canceled, all the official events must have been as well. Therefore, when Charlotte and Vertus returned the next Monday, they didn’t seem particularly tired.
On the Monday when regular curriculum resumed, the overall atmosphere of the Temple was deeply subdued. It wasn’t just an issue for the Royal Class; everywhere, the expressions of the passersby seemed dark or extremely tense.
The air within the Temple was weighed down with a depressive energy.
The Temple felt empty the day before because there were literally no people around. This time, however, it felt empty despite the fact that people were around.
A heavy atmosphere hung over the Temple, exerting an invisible pressure on its inhabitants.
And the most desolate and subdued place in the Temple was none other than the classroom of Classes A and B of the first year of the Royal Class.
“You are probably all aware that the security in the Temple is comparable to that of the imperial city. As long as you do not wander outside carelessly, your safety is assured,” said Mr. Effenhauser.
“However, given this unusual incident in the imperial city, we are fully aware that the parents of each student might be worried. The Temple will prioritize safety, but if you genuinely feel at risk, you are permitted to apply for a leave of absence.”
Indeed, since these children belonged to formidable families, there was always the possibility that the families would pull their children out of the Temple if the imperial city was deemed unsafe. Therefore, the Temple was making the exception and offering to allow a leave of absence during the semester. Extraordinary situations called for extraordinary measures.
‘Wait, did he say a leave of absence?’
“Mr. Effenhauser.”
The one who had suddenly raised her hand was Harriet de Saint-Ouen.
“Speak, Number 4.”
“What happens if we take a leave of absence? Can we just return next semester?”
“No. If you take a leave of absence now, you will be held back a year. You cannot enter the second semester without having completed all the general education classes of the first semester. Unfortunately, there’s a general education curriculum, so there’s no other way around it.”
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