[Gritonnia Academy]
Soon after as the day continues, the arena itself was filled with people from the parents to its supporters who wanted to see their child to stand on the podium and complete their graduation ceremony or their step up into the real world.
The noise from the audience soon fied the arena as everyone was excited. But soon after the host for the event came up to the podium as he quietened down the venue in order to witness the students that will be graduating this year.
With that announcement, everyone then soon became silent, as the students soon marched out into the opening accompanied by the solemn music for their graduation.
One by one the host calls out the name of the students and spells out all the titles they earned during their school year. Some only received one title, but for some students who excels a lot, they received more than three titles. Among them was Wendy who became well known to snatchthe crown prince attention away from the Duke's daughter.
Even though some looked at her in disdain, none of them called out to her shamelessness since the Duke never minded about the love affair of his daughter.
After that a laid round of applause could be herd all over the arena as Cedric walks out to the open. Followed by few cheers and support when Sephiria walks out. But the moment Shun walks out, the whole crowd went silent as the adults scrutinize Shun himself.
After all Shun has limitless potential due to his unique magic to summon living beings, with his ability he is basically a one man army. So whoever nobility he joins, it will be rest assured that their military might would drastically increase.
Followed by the marching of students and them sitting on their assigned seat, the host congratulate all of them from succesfully completing their course and instructed them to sit down as the royal family enters and prepares their congratulatory speech.
In this event the only royalty that attended this event was none other than the Empress herself. Since the graduation ceremony for all six academies are held at the same time, each royal family member and delegate attended the ceremony separately while the emperor just used a type of recorded message to speak out his Congratulotory message to the graduates.
After that long message it was the principals time to send his message.
"Graduates, esteemed faculty, proud parents, and honored guests. Three years ago, you walked through the Iron Gates of this Academy as raw material. Some of you arrived with ancient family blades and lineages of high sorcery; others arrived with nothing but a flickering spark in your palm or a wooden practice sword and a dream."
"Today, as I look out across this hall, I no longer see raw material. I see tempered steel. I see refined mana. To wield a blade without the clarity of mind is merely thuggery; to weave a spell without the discipline of the warrior is mere vanity."
"You have spent thousands of hours in the dirt of the sparring pits. You have learned that a sword is not just a weapon, but an extension of your will. You have felt the sting of defeat and the exhaustion that comes when your muscles scream for rest, yet your spirit demands one more strike. You have sat in the silence of the Great Library, tracing the Ley Lines of our world until your eyes grew dim. You have learned that magic is not a shortcut—it is a responsibility. You have mastered the delicate art of shaping reality itself, tethering the chaotic forces of the elements to your command."
"But let us be clear: this Academy did not just train you to be soldiers or scholars. We trained you to be leaders. I watched as those who were once rivals shared their last drops of water. I saw mages casting protective wards over exhausted swordsmen, and warriors standing guard while their magical counterparts recovered their focus. You learned the most important lesson we have to offer: No one survives the darkness alone."
"The world beyond these walls is changing. The frontiers are restless, and the ancient mysteries are waking. Whether you choose to serve in the Royal Guard, join the High Council of Mages, or wander the wild lands as protectors of the weak, you carry the reputation of this institution upon your shoulders."
"As your Principal, I leave you with one final thought. In the heat of battle—whether that battle is fought with steel, with spells, or with words in a courtroom—your greatest weapon will never be what is in your hand. It will be what is in your heart."
"Keep your blades sharp, but keep your hearts sharper. Do not let the cynicism of the world dull your sense of justice. You are the bridge between the physical and the metaphysical, the shield between the innocent and the storm. Congratulations. Your journey begins now."
After that long speech, everyone in the arena gave a round of applause for the principals words and made sure his words dug deep into their own hearts. Following that the ceremony continued on as the students got called to the podium and one by one receive their proof of graduation.
This lasted for quite awhile that took a whole day. Once the last student received his certificate. The host then showed a congratulatory greetings from all the academy's faculty and related students from the recorded message inside the record ball.
Once all the greetings were done, the event then soon concluded as students were now free to leave the academy with their belongings and their parents.
With the closing of their ceremony, Shun's life in the academy finally ended. Walking out from the event venue, Millia, Shier, and Tony congratulated him for the last time. Meanwhile Aria is bawling her eyes out in tears as she can't believe that she will get separated from Sephiria completely.
As for Cedric and Wendy they just wished each other well for the unforeseen future they will encounter.
Lastly looking towards Sephiria, she then reached out her hand towards Shun as she smiled.
"Shun! Let's go together!"
Seeing her smile, Shun replied.
"Of course"
~End of Volume 5 Final Year~
See you next time!!!