Leuko - Blind to the Sunlight

Chapter 14: Welcome to the Zenith

"Are you alright, Luciel?" Cynthia asked while I was standing just before the door.

And it wasn't without reason I did that, because the Sun was out!

And the Sun burns my skin when it sees me! So it must not know I'm no longer cursed…how far did my father's lie reach?!

Cynthia looked at me confused, she was currently standing outside without any protection, not even being scared of the sun!

She's really the coolest!

Why does she want to be friends with me? I may not be cursed anymore, but it doesn't make me less pathetic!

"Oh wait! I learned from Uncle Volo, but apparently, people from Danu used an umbrella when standing outside, is it the same for you?"

"Ah, no. I didn't deserve an umbrella, I could only use…" I froze for a moment before remembering that my father was lying! It means I can get one! "I want one!"

Usually, I protected myself from the sun with a hood, but it was torn off by a villager the last time I borrowed some berries.

I looked at my kimono I made myself, because of yesterday's event, my kimono was severely damaged and had several holes in it. Sadly, it was the only thing I had to wear, but apparently, I will soon be offered more outfits by the academy, so it is better to wait until I get them…but I quite like this outfit…I should try to fix it…or maybe I could create a new one?

Suddenly, someone handed me a white umbrella right over my shoulder.

I looked back and saw Nurse Joy smiling at me while handing me the umbrella. "Here you go, my little king."

Eh…seriously…I…I really can.

I slowly reached for the umbrella while observing her. Noticing she didn't show any sign of hesitation, I took it fully and opened it, just to reveal its pattern.

Contrary to one of the previous residents of the Sanctuary, this one was made out of paper, which made it look prettier than theirs!

It was completely white, with the exception of a pretty pattern of red flowers covering its border.

"This is wagasa, a popular umbrella in Johto…I mean Kanto. It's often used more as a way to make itself more stylish, but for you, it can be used to stop the rays of the sun from harming you," Joy explained with a smile.

Curious, Cynthia approached me to look at it. "It does look pretty, but why do you need it?"

"Because the Sun believed in my dad's lie!"

Cynthia was surprised, before nodding in agreement.

Of course it makes sense, the sun is stupid after all.

"No, it's not because of that, you just have albinism, Luciel. It is a rare condition, but it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun, which is why it's a good thing to cover yourself with an umbrella," Joy mercilessly explained to me.

So the sun isn't stupid?

…well, it looks stupid to me, so it must be!

"Alright, enough wasting time, you don't want to be late for your first day, do you?"

Right, I wanted to go to the academy this morning!

I stayed up all night just to talk with Pandora and plan my future objectives!

My dream stayed the same, I wanted to live in luxury! But now I know what it means!

Having friends! A lot of friends! And also having sweets, and two beds…three beds are too much luxury sadly. But I can accept it if Pandora has four beds!

I waved back at Joy before entering into the sun with Pandora resting on my shoulder.

But as promised, my umbrella blocked its rays, so my skin didn't redden, which was good, I wasn't able to mitigate that pain, it was too dispersed to shut down the pain sensor.

"Bye, Nurse Joy!"

Joy smiled while waving back at me. "Take care, Luciel, and remember, don't trust Volo!"

I nodded before walking toward the academy while Cynthia walked up to my side.

"So…friend! How are you doing from last night?! Me…well, I'm angry because of the horror Nurse Joy made me suffer through last night! But I still couldn't be happier!"

Friend!? Right, we are friends, I forgot about that…but why does she want to be my friend?

Oh right, answer the question first!

So how do I feel? I just learned my only justification for my torment was false and that I simply lost ten years in wallowing in self-pity and self-hate…

"I never felt less pain than that! And I've also learned I'm not cursed…which is awesome!"

"It is? According to Volo, being cursed allows you to do awesome stuff! Like not dying!"

"But according to Nurse Joy, we shouldn't trust Volo!"

"Mmmh…good point…"

A silence settled between us, I didn't know what I should say, it was my first time having a friend, so I knew nothing about that…maybe I should ask Cynthia…no, I don't want to bother her with my concerns…oh, I know! "So…did you teach these…uh…snot-nosed brats? Right, those…did you teach them a lesson?"

Cynthia looked at me in surprise before grinning. "Of course I did, they thought that putting themselves in a gang would make them stronger than me, but they were completely wrong! The only stronger thing was the size of the humiliation I served them!" She said with pride.

…but they attacked Cynthia…trash…

"Oh! But is it really a humiliation?"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, you're the best, it can't be humiliating to be beaten by you…can it?"

Cynthia was surprised before thinking about it. "Mmm…you're right… I should have defeated them in a more humiliating way…maybe blindfolded?"

"Beating people with a blindfold is easy," I responded to her.

She was surprised by my declaration and looked at me in confusion, before nodding in agreement. "I suppose you know more about it than me…then what about…"

But before she could finish, we finally left the small street and were presented with the central place, where a giant set of stairs climbed the Barren Mountain to the sky.

I still can't believe they built the academy in this place, I was really surprised yesterday to learn where I was. Did they even build a small city around it? Do they have no fear?

"Oh right, Luciel, do you know what's so special about this mountain? I have a weird feeling every time I look at it?"

"You do? My progenitor said it…oh right…he must have lied…but he told me only stupid people could feel something from it."

"Oh, he was definitely wrong then because I'm not stupid!"

"I know, you're the best…"

"Thanks, Luciel," She responded with a smile that made me really happy…so smiles are also fun? I should smile more then.

But my expression changed when I remembered why she bothered to talk to me in the first place.

Right, how could I forget, the only reason she bothered being my friend was because she was interested in my knowledge. The moment I give it all away to her, she would leave me…after all, I might have the right to be loved, but it doesn't mean people want to love me.

I still remember the actions of those in the city, they might not have been as mean as my progenitor, but they still hated me for what I was.

The reason for that was because I could offer them nothing!

But I don't want Cynthia to leave, I want her to stay my friend, forever! So it means I must keep offering her things! Or else she will leave me! And if I want to make new friends, I must offer them something else too!

This is how I should proceed, I must have everything someone needs…or else…I will be hated once again.

"Right…so the mountain by itself doesn't have anything special…and it is what makes it special." I try to explain in the smart tone my progenitor sometimes used on me or his other loved children.

She looked at me in curiosity. "What do you mean?"

"Danu is separated into 16 territories, one that fits as an ecosystem for each Pokémon type, the sanctuary was built in the normal zone because it was probably the most peaceful place. As you go deeper inside the island, the more powerful Pokémon start to appear.

But that's where things start to get strange, as there is a moment where this concentration starts to reduce itself the more you approach the mountain.

My progenitor once forced me to research it, but the only conclusion I got was that the mountain was completely barren from any interesting resource for Pokémon to survive. Even ghost types wouldn't be interested in it as there is not a single living being here."

"So, if I understand well, the only thing special about this mountain is that there is absolutely nothing noteworthy in it?"

"Yes…but I think that it is a good idea to build the academy here for these reasons, as only weak or baby Pokémon reside near there, as it protects them from predators. Which are probably where the wild Pokémon came from during the test. They are weak and would only harm someone to make them run, never kill them."

"How sad, I hoped that this academy would offer more challenge."

"Eh?" I looked at her in confusion. This wasn't where I thought it would be going.

"Yeah, don't you think it would be better if we had to constantly fear for our lives because a wild Pokémon might attack us at any moment?" she said with a crazy expression on her face.

"No? I… that doesn't seem fun."

Cynthia looked at me in shock. "What? But—oh!" She suddenly had a realization, smirking while pointing at herself. "You don't have to worry, Luciel. This perfect lady will protect you!"

That… wasn't the problem. I wouldn't want her to be in any danger.

"Kyu! (What do you mean? I can protect him easily without your help!)" Pandora complained, glaring at Cynthia.

"Mmh… euh… yes, I completely agree!" Cynthia hesitated but still tried to act like she understood.

"He said he doesn't need you to protect me." I translated for her, and she looked at me, shocked.

"What?! I disagree! I can protect Luciel better than you!"

"Mi? Kyu! (What? How can you protect my friend better than me when you're weaker than him, you not-so-pretty woman!)" Pandora snapped.

"Ah, don't say mean things, Pandora…" I said, trying to pet him with my free hand, but I felt a sharp sting when I tried.

"Hig!" I stifled in pain, something Cynthia noticed immediately. She looked at me with concern.

"What is it, Luciel? Are you okay?"

I looked at my hand, which was covered in a green bandage. This was where I'd hurt myself when I stopped Pandora from attacking an idiot who couldn't appreciate the true beauty of my friend.

I stopped him before because my progenitor said I had no right to harm others, but it also meant I disobeyed Joy's rule. Now I knew that if someone called Pandora an abomination, I didn't have to stop him. I'd try to make them stop calling him that first. I had the feeling Joy would be disappointed if I let them get killed, but she seemed proud of me when I saved him… I liked when people were proud of me, but I hated it when they were mean to Pandora.

"Luciel?" Cynthia's voice brought me back to the moment, and I looked up to see her moving closer, worried. "Are you alright? Do you need me to heal you? I'm sure I can do it…I mean, it would be my first time, but so was my poképuff, and look how good it turned out!"

Ah! I forgot to answer!

"No, it's fine. It's just a little injury."

"Mi." Pandora whimpered when he saw my hand, probably thinking it was his fault. I reassured him by petting him again, despite the pain.

Honestly, the pain was nothing compared to what I'd felt when that weird-smiling Pokémon broke my leg. His attack was covered in a special Pokéenergy that hurt me even after it dulled my pain sensors.

Apparently, this type of injury could be easily healed with Nurse Joy's medical technology, so my bone was already healed, though it was still stiff and painful. But it was nothing compared to the worst pain I'd felt.

There was a time when my progenitor cut off both my legs because I called him by his first name instead of his title, forcing me to crawl to move. That's when I learned how to sew my limbs back together. It was probably also the first time he was happy with me… or maybe he was just happy to torture me more.

Cynthia let out a sigh of relief. "Oh, glad to hear it. I really didn't want to see her again."

"Why? She's nice. She gave me sweets, and… she's nice!"

"Pff, discrimination! She's only nice to you because you're cute! With me, she's as cruel as a Spiritomb!"

"I'm cute?"

"If I think you're cute, then you are! Because I'm always right, except when others are less wrong than me!" She said confidently, patting my head.

… Mmm, I understand why Pandora likes it… it's so comfy… and warm…

"So cute." I think I heard Cynthia say that, but I was too focused on the sensation of her hand on my head to really hear.

It felt so comfortable that I almost lost control of my leg, but I caught myself before it happened, causing Cynthia to stop petting me.

I should have just let myself fall…

***

"Urgh."

I finally was able to climb the stairs to the top and took a deep breath by putting my hand on my knee.

Did they really have to make them so big?

I looked up just to see the glorious sight of the Zenith Academy; it was beyond luxurious, more than I had ever seen! I didn't have the chance to see it last time, as I was unconscious, but it was really beautiful!

I almost wanted to scream out of joy but restrained myself to not disturb those who were already there. I do not want people to hate me on the first day of school; no one would be that stupid to do that.

But still, I couldn't believe I was able to get here. I was pretty sure that I would get eliminated from the competition for making the stupid decision of healing a Drattak, or worse, I would have gotten sued by the government for endangering the other competitors' survival.

But instead, they healed me and said I was accepted into the academy. Even if I had to pay a pretty heavy price for it… well, at least it made me lighter!

I chuckled to my own joke as I looked around.

Me losing an arm did nothing to stop my joy, even if it hurt like the bite of a Houndoom. The thought of finally being able to afford her uncle a lifetime of luxury was more than enough to compensate.

Well, I didn't have to worry about that either.

Apparently, the academy even paid back her uncle for the injury I got, which means he got access to a lot of money and can now live in luxury…

Nah, who am I kidding? Knowing him, the only thing he would do with this money is buy more fishing hooks for his collection, and the rest he would put in his bank account just to gift it to me when I can legally earn it.

I thought with a smile when my eye suddenly saw someone I recognized. It was a girl with pink hair, and she was sitting in front of an extremely thin boy. And just beside this boy was an even smaller girl who was holding onto his shirt as if she was holding onto her own dear life.

Klara! She's fine! I'm so happy!

The girl, as if sensing my gaze, looked behind her, just to have a look of surprise on her face, but she regained her happy smile right after.

"Oh, Yellow! Over here! How are you do… oh."

"Klara!" I screamed in joy before running toward her and opening my arms to hug her, but I realized how awkward it was as only one arm was able to cover her. "Ah… sorry… but I'm glad you're fine, Klara, and you even managed to succeed in the test! That's incredible!" I said in joy while retracting my only arm left.

But it seemed Klara didn't share my joy as she looked at my missing arm with concern.

"Oh this? Don't worry, it was because I didn't listen to your warning; I really shouldn't trust others so easily." I jokingly said while looking at my shoulder, which was completely covered with a green bandage.

Evidently, it wasn't a simple bandage, but one made with filtered revival herb. Not only did it procure an incredible healing power to any wound, but it also served to mitigate the pain by an incredible amount, which was why I was able to stand up there instead of in a hospital room screaming in pain.

Klara looked once more at my arm before looking at me. "So… Yellow… about me leaving you… no… never mind, I'm sure you're beyond angry about this. I can understand your fury." Klara suddenly said with a face covered with regret.

"Eh? What? No! I'm not angry at you!" I said in a panic to reassure Klara.

But the moment I said it, Klara immediately smiled as if nothing happened. "Really? That's awesome! By the way, did I ever present you to my other friend?"

Eh?

I didn't even have time to react to Klara's change of mood, as she had already changed the subject.

But I didn't want to be rude. After all, I almost caused her harm despite being warned several times by her.

Instead, I looked at where her friend was, and he looked extremely pale as if he hadn't been exposed to sunlight for a long time. He had short, spiky hair that shared the colors white and black, tied in a ponytail fashion. He was wearing the same outfit as the one Klara once wore, but this time with the number 061 on his back.

Even when I was looking at him, I could notice that he was trying his best to avoid looking at me, probably out of nervousness.

"Hello, my name is Yellow, from a little shack in Viridian Forest, happy to meet you." I saluted him with a smile to try to relax him.

He shyly looked at me before waving at me. "Hi… hi, my name is Piers… I'm from Spikemuth… it's a city in Galar… I… glad to meet you."

He said in hesitation, and I could even notice him throw a lot of glances at my missing arm.

"You're still as awkward as ever, Piers. You can have more guts now, after all, you proved to all these rich peons that even we can be better than them!" Gloria said in a mocking voice.

"Don't… don't insult them… meanie!" A cute little voice came from right beside Piers.

I looked over at the table just to see a cute little girl wearing a cute pink robe. It wasn't as expensive looking as the other dresses I saw on some truly rich people, but it was still of a rather good quality. She had black hair that was tied in two little ponytails right behind her head. But what struck me the most was her emotionless smile. Clearly, she was angry, given the shine in her eye, but her smile didn't show it.

"Oh, I'm sorry, my little Marnie, I didn't want to offend anyone, you know how big sister is too cute for that," responded Klara with a teasing smile, which made her pout and slide her head away from Klara, but this sight could only be interpreted as comical.

"Now, now, Marnie, you know she didn't mean any harm," Piers said in a more relaxed manner while grabbing her and putting her on his knee.

"But she was mean to Papa Rose…"

"Oh, I'm sure she didn't mean him, there's no way she could mistake someone as kind as him for a group of very mean people…" Piers said in a reassuring voice, which made Marnie stop pouting.

"Like wealth such as his can be obtained by being kind," I heard Klara murmuring right beside me, but I didn't want to create a scene just to understand more, so instead, I leaned toward Piers, who immediately grew bashful.

"So, who is this cute little girl?"

I already knew her name, but it always makes children happy to be given autonomy.

And I was proven right as her eye widened, but she still didn't smile at me. "I'm Marnie! The cutest girl in the world!"

"That she is," Piers said while patting her head, which earned him some cute giggles. "And I'm the lucky one who gets to have her as my dear little sister."

Oh, so they are brother and sister. I should have guessed so. I think it is because Piers is thinner than his sister that I didn't notice.

... they are so cute… I wonder if she would agree to be petted by me?

"Oh, you bunch are so cute," Klara said, which made me back down while blushing.

"Hrm, so, how talented is she to be able to pass the test?" I asked in an attempt to change the subject. "She really looks young, so for her to pass this test is nothing but a wonder. It cost my arm, after all," I said as a joke, but no one was laughing; they instead threw concerned looks toward me.

But in the end, Piers sighed before looking at me without any shyness. "Sadly, she was too young to participate in the test, which means she can't join me. But trust me, they will regret not lowering the age limit, because they just missed out on the best future trainer ever!" he said in praise while Marnie looked surprised at this declaration.

"You will leave me, brother? But you told me you're going to stay for eternity!"

"Ah! No… sorry, Marnie… but I need to go to the academy… and you can't follow me."

"But I want to stay with you, brother…"

Piers was shocked at first but quickly smiled while patting her. "It's gonna be alright, your brother was able to pass this exam, so Rose will respect our contract and he will take care of you, he will make sure to give you the best adoptive parent, the best sweets, and the best dress just for you. So don't worry about your lousy brother."

"But I don't care about that, I want my brother," Marnie said, with tears in her eyes, which almost broke his brother.

Piers was shocked by her tears and tried to comfort her to make her tears go away. "It's fine… I… please don't cry… please."

"Then stay with me!"

"I'm…I'm sorry…but I can't…they wouldn't allow you to enter..."

"I will find a way to make it her entry then!" I suddenly said to the surprise of Klara and Piers. I didn't even think about it and just said it.

"Yeah! Thank you, big sister!" Only Marnie looked happy about what I said as she screamed in joy.

"What? Didn't you learn that you can't…oh, you know what…I said it enough." Klara said in a disappointed tone. "Just don't hurt yourself this time." She dismissed me by waving her hand.

"Sorry, Klara…" I said in an apologetic tone before turning toward Piers, who still looked shocked at my declaration.

I sighed before looking around on the platform, I'm sure I can find an employee that can help us!

There is no way I'm watching this cute family getting torn apart without doing a single thing! And I'm sure no one could resist such a tragic sight!

Suddenly, my gaze landed on a woman with purple hair and a pink sweater. She was clearly older than any student, but she also didn't wear the normal uniform of the employee. The parents and tutors weren't allowed here this time, only those that passed the test… or the ones that managed to hide themselves behind their brother. But all that to say that if this woman was able to walk confidently here, it could only mean she was a high-ranking officer!

I stood up from my chair and ran behind her. "Excuse me!"

The woman stopped just to look back at me in confusion. "Yes? Is there a way I can help you?"

"Ah! Yes, my friend there ne…"

"Oh by the Tapu, what happened to your arm?!" She suddenly screamed in horror as she looked at my arm.

"Eh…oh…just a stupidity on my part…" I explained to her with a derisive tone.

Sincerely, I really deserve that one, I should be happy that I only ended up with a lost arm.

"Oh no, don't tell me you were the child that was attacked by the Drattak! Please ask me anything, and I will do everything in my power to help you!"

Eh…she's so kind!

"Oh right, I forgot to present myself, my name is Wicke. I'm responsible for addressing the needs of our students and ensuring their well-being during their time at Zenith Academy." She said while standing up and putting a hand on her chest.

"Ah…well, it's not about me… it's about one of my friends… his sister was too young to participate in the test but she doesn't want to leave her brother… do you think we can make her enter the academy?" I asked in a hurry, I might have been confident about Piers earlier, but I only said that in the spur of the moment without thinking about it, in reality, I have no plan.

Wicke looked where I pointed just to see Piers in a panic. "Oh! Is it Piers?"

"You know him?"

"Of course, I know him, I saw him and his little sister yesterday during my inspection! How could I forget their cute little faces?! Don't worry Yellow, I will make sure they aren't separated for too long!"

"Ah, thank you Miss Wicke." I bowed toward her, even if it made my shoulder hurt.

"Please, this is the least I can do after the tragedy we made you suffer through!" She said before looking at my shoulder.

"Ah… don't worry about that… it's only my arm… I should not have provoked the Pokémon in the first place."

"You shouldn't blame yourself for an act of kindness, if you want to blame someone, then blame Volo!"

"…who?"

"It… oh… sorry, but I have to leave, it's soon time for the speech." She apologized as she stood up, she looked at me one last time before walking toward the gate where a podium was being set up.

As for me, I happily walked back toward the table with an expectant Marnie looking at me.

"So… how did they decline you?" Klara asked sarcastically.

"She did not, in fact, I was able to receive a promise from her that little Marnie can join the academy, just not the class."

"Really?!" Piers stood up from his seat in excitement, almost dropping Marnie, but he was able to catch her in time. "Thank you, Yellow… I'm truly grateful."

"Don't worry… I'm just happy to help you… but if you want to repay me… what about we become friends?" I tempted my chance, and it bore its fruit as Piers nodded.

"Really… me? You want me to become your friend?" He asked as if I had just proposed an absurd request… maybe it was too much.

"Oh… if you don't want to, it's fine," I said a little disappointed… I would really like to pet Marnie… she looks so cute.

"No, I mean why would you want to be friends with me? I have nothing of value!"

"Well, we're not so different, I also don't have a lot of things of value, worse, I have one arm less of value than you."

"Yellow… try to drop your arm joke, it just makes people awkward," Klara said between sighs, making me realize Piers indeed looked awkward.

"Oh… sorry, I just thought it would help others feel more comfortable about the fact that… you know."

"Yes, I do, don't worry, this was clear as day." She said in exasperation.

"Sorry…" I apologized, but I don't even think she cared about it.

"I thought it was funny," Marnie said in confusion as she looked at Klara.

Suddenly, Piers advanced toward me. "Yellow… if it would really satisfy you, I will be your friend," Piers said with as much intensity as he could muster, before looking away from me with shame.

Oh! He looks so cute like that! He really looks like his sister, I want to pet him… no it's impolite…I can't... for now.

"Well, glad you were able to become friends so fast, now we won't be isolated among stupid rich kids," Klara said in joy as she put her arm around my shoulder and Piers' one. "Especially this one." She said while pointing at the stairs, where my sight was once again cursed by his presence.

Piers frowned as he put Marnie behind him in a protective stance. Marnie didn't even complain and immediately tried to make herself as small as possible.

He wasn't the only one to back down, as I could see a lot of other kids distancing themselves the most they could from the stairs, even the employees were doing their best to avoid coming in contact with the new arrival.

It was the kid with the white hair, with the same outfit as last time… except it was somewhat covered with holes and started to look more like a rag than anything!

Above him was a white umbrella that also had a red spot, I couldn't see clearly, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was blood from one of his victims!

I still remember him from the last time, he made everyone faint with his simple presence, even if I don't feel as much fear as the last time I saw him, the sensation still haunts my mind.

But that wasn't the worst about him, it was that I could not detect a single emotion from him!

If I thought that Marnie had a stoic expression, then this abomination was without a single emotion. He advanced forward as if nothing mattered to him, not even acknowledging the girl who was walking right beside him despite her talking with a lot of enthusiasm.

He didn't even look at her!

How cruel can he be? Is he forcing this girl's family hostage to entertain him?! I should save her… no…I should discipline him for such a silly reason… maybe it is his own blood…

… maybe Klara is right, I shouldn't become friends with everyone here, I'm too naïve.

***

Oh! This is what the academy looks like.

It's immense! There are so many towers! And it is beautiful! How many beds are there in there? Or Poképuffs? It's so immense, I'm sure there must be at most six beds… maybe even seven!

Never mind that! This is where I would live now! Can I say that just living here will fulfill my objective of living in luxury?!

No!

Not enough, friend! I need more friends! I need to compensate for all the years that were taken away from me!

They were selfishly taken away from me! So I have the right to be selfish once more!

"Mmmh, it seems they will start soon, let's take a seat!" Cynthia said to me, before taking my hand to move toward one of the multiple tables placed there.

I looked at the stage and could see seven people on the stage, one of them was even Volo!

Strangely, he didn't wear his usual outfit and opted for a black suit with a cyan tie just for this event.

But my gaze was instead directed toward the woman in the middle with caramel skin, I think her name was Geeta.

Soon, she took hold of the microphone before addressing us. "Salutations, young and younger. If you stand before me today, it is because you were able to rise up to the sun despite the difficulties in its path!

Some have faced difficulties that could be considered unfair." She said while looking in a particular direction, and I realized it was pointed toward a girl dressed in yellow… oh!

I remember her, she was the one who tried to heal me, she seemed nice, I should try to become friends with her!

Soon, Geeta returned her gaze to look at all of us. "Yet, this stopped no one! Proving not only your courage and determination but also your willingness to reach the zenith! And this attitude will be tested by us, but also used to help you reach even higher, as this is our motto! If you think you've touched your limit, then it means you didn't look up!

Now, I know that none of you want to hear a long speech from me, as you're probably all excited to finally enter what will soon be called the greatest academy of all time! So I won't annoy you with expectations that others have on you, as the only motivator will be yourself!

The process will be really simple, each of you will be accommodated into a dorm with five other roommates, and then you will be invited to the central hall to socialize with your new classmates over a feast even bigger than the one you enjoyed last night!

After this, you will have the time to enjoy the multiple accommodations this academy offers you before the start of the class. But I don't wish to ruin your morale with the class operation, this will be explained when the time is right. Now, it is the time of festivity!

And once more, I wish to celebrate each one of you for joining,

The Zenith Academy!"