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The break finished and two weeks later, everything was back to its normal state. Indigo, the town, was still recuperating and everyone was contributing to repair the damaged the town suffered.

Today, however, the town was unusually lively and the academy was unusually active.

A messenger has arrived from Puleun, which is the capital of this continent, Han. Moreover it wasn't just a normal messenger, it was a royal messenger. Thus, everyone was restless.

In the Han continent, a monarchy existed and the person at the top wasn't the king, but the queen.

"Our queen has received news of the attack on Indigo, and our queen immediately prepared to send our troops to assist the civilians. However, we received the good news that the attack has been stopped, by the students and teachers of the Eagle Academy."

The students and teachers, along with the principal hearing this, had an inkling to where this was going. They stared at the messenger who was shining brilliantly in their eyes with bated breath.

"Henceforth, our queen would like to extend a formal invite to Eagle Academy, to receive our queen's blessing of saving the town, Indigo. Please present your representatives of the academy, and we shall depart within a day."

Indigo was an important trading hub in this continent, thus, it was essential to the economy of this country. Moreover, the queen was known for her benevolence and impartiality, thus, everyone knew this was coming.

The messenger departed, and the principal quickly dismissed the students back to their classes, and gathered the teachers of a higher position to discuss the representatives they will send.

The students proceeded to discuss animatedly.

"Who do you think they will send, Cecil?" Hana asked.

Cecil tapped at her chin with her fingers.

According to the novel, it's four representatives. One teacher and three students, and the teacher would definitely be Gom.

However, since it is all changed now, one of the students that will be sent will definitely be Xue. After all, he is the protagonist.

Hana looked at Cecil, seeing her best friend smiling to herself. She tilted her head in confusion, and Cecil just patted her head.

"It all depends on the principal." Cecil responded and she glanced at Xue beside Hana, smiling again.

Since it was their free time, and Hana suggested for them to head to the canteen as she wanted something to snack on, the two of them naturally agreed. Compared to a month ago, where Hana believed they would never go back to normal, this situation now felt familiar.

Hana munched on her sandwich, swinging her legs happily. Though Kai was missing from the table, when Hana looked at Xue, it somehow feels he is still there.

Xue glanced at Hana, seeing that her lips were stained with sauce. He smiled gently and took her handkerchief, wiping her lips. Hana smiled at Xue, and Cecil watched their interaction in glee, resting her chin on her palm.

Xue blinked his eyes up at Cecil, seeing the sleeve sliding down, exposing her fair, slender arm which had a faint scar on it.

"It's still there..." Hana remarked. "Will it really be a scar?"

The herb was extremely effective, it healed her injury completely, and leaving only a faint scar.

"It'll be a miracle if it doesn't leave a scar," Cecil said, expressionless. "Moreover, to be healed to this point, within just two weeks, it's a blessing."