All students of Lumerun were gathered at the Erech parade ground.
The place where the school's major department events are held.
"Whoa! It's cold! It's cold!"
Illyana was making a fuss as she headed to the Erech training grounds.
Looking at Iliana like that, Nella said.
"It's only been a week since we returned from Seirun. Compared to the weather in Seirun, isn't it surprisingly warm?"
"Humans are creatures of adaptation! We've long since mastered adapting to the weather!"
Lumeron, which can be said to be the center of the world, has a variety of weather.
Spring and fall were mild, but summers were very hot and winters were very cold.
Of course, it did not suffer from extreme heat and cold as much as the deserts of the southern part of the continent or the polar regions of the northern part of the continent.
Celia clicked her tongue as she watched Iliana making a fuss.
"You were always complaining about the cold in Seirun. Shouldn't you have gotten used to it in the first place?"
"I'm not some kind of fire monster that can't be shaken by the cold."
"what?!"
Celia's eyes sparkled.
At that, Iliana quickly hid behind Nella's back.
"Why are you hiding behind me?"
"Friend Shield!"
Nella sighed softly at Iliana's shameless words.
Duran said, looking at the three of them standing at the front of the class and chattering away as usual.
"It's still useless and unfair. There's no trace of dignity."
"What?!"
Illyana flared up at Duran's words.
"After winter break, we'll be fourth graders. You know what that means, don't you?"
"Huh. Of course. That means there's only one grade above us. So, that means we're really high up, right?"
Duran sighed as he watched Illyana speak with her chest wide open and a cheerful expression.
Meanwhile, Celia and Nella's expressions became a little serious.
"That's true."
"Hmm... It's exactly as you said, Duran."
In Lumer, the fourth grade is the most powerful class in the entire school.
Fifth-year students, who are graduating, are very busy preparing for graduation.
That is why, in most cases, fourth-year students actually lead students in department events, while fifth-year students serve as advisors.
As such, 4th grade was the grade that lower grades feared the most.
Even if the juniors made a mistake, the fifth graders would try to get over it nicely, but the fourth graders did not.
Of course, there are some students who do not give up their power even after they reach the fifth grade.
A representative example is the last graduating class.
In the case of this year's graduating students, they had been fighting with their seniors since their freshman year, starting with Elena, who was called the Queen of Lumeren.
Of course, all the bad relationships that existed at the time of graduation have been resolved.
'It's all thanks to Leo's hard work.'
Celia shook her head as she recalled last year.
As a grade that establishes the hierarchy, the 4th graders had to have dignity.
As Duran said, wouldn't it be different if we were in the same grade?
From now on, I had to show my dignity in public places.
Unlike the two who were convinced, Iliana had a sullen expression.
"The first-year students still see me as a cool senior."
"Your acting skills are certainly worthy of praise."
"Oh? Why is Duran praising me?"
"You know, I've been hiding that silly personality of yours really well for the past year."
"Nella. What do you like about that guy?"
As Iliana opened her eyes slightly, Nella scratched her cheek.
"I don't think that's exactly wrong...."
"Ah! You traitor!"
Iliana grabbed Nella and shook her violently, her face tearful.
Looking at Illyana like that, Duran said.
"Even among the first-year students, there are those who question your true nature. How long do you think you can hide it?"
"Duran. Illyana is Illyana. And even if you're a senior, you don't have to be authoritarian, right?"
"hmm."
At Nella's words, Duran stroked his chin.
And nodded.
"It's certainly not true that only overbearing seniors are good seniors."
Celia crossed her arms at Duran's words.
"Still, Iliana. You definitely need to stay alert. Fortunately, the first-years are already following behind the second-years."
The current first-year students could not see the third-year students, who were the leading group.
When even Celia was pointed out, Iliana pouts.
But I thought a little more seriously about my authority as a senior.
Celia is a model student, not only in her department but also in the school.
There are many juniors who follow and respect him with all their heart.
Durando has a rough personality, but he is an excellent student with impeccable grades and reputation with his professors.
"The first-years follow me, but I don't really have any authority. Hmm... Should I talk to the class president?"
While Iliana was scratching her head, the knight students arrived at the Erech parade grounds.
At the Erech parade ground, the fourth-year students were busy preparing for the graduation ceremony.
Graduation ceremony held together with the closing ceremony of the year.
The main event of the winter break ceremony was the graduation ceremony.
And it has been a tradition for generations that the 4th year students, who are one year younger, prepare for it.
"Senior, is there anything we can do to help you?"
"Huh? You're early? It's okay. Just rest with the first and second years."
The fourth-year knight student laughed and shook his head at Celia's question.
"Our seniors are graduating, so we can't leave it to our juniors."
Celia looked slightly moved as she watched him, feeling a sense of duty.
'We should prepare well for next year too.'
While the knight students were waiting, the summoning and magic students arrived one by one.
Celia sighed softly as she observed the atmosphere of the Summoning Department and the Magic Department.
'The atmosphere isn't as good as in our department.'
The atmosphere in the knight department, which had been relatively bright, also became darker when the students from the summoning and magic departments arrived.
The end of the year.
It also meant a summary of the academic schedule that had been in place for a year.
In conclusion, the Department of Journalism won the interdepartmental competition.
Accordingly, all students in the knight department were promoted and advanced to higher education.
On the other hand, in the Department of Magic and the Department of Summoning, some students had to leave the school in addition to the graduates based on the results of the year-end exams.
As it was an absolute evaluation, the number of dropouts decreased significantly compared to the year before, but that does not mean there were no dropouts.
As we became more attached over the year, there were some first-year students who cried a lot.
Although the departments competed with each other, there was some interaction, so there were first-year students from other departments who went to comfort each other.
At that time, many of the first-year magic and summoning students who had to leave school came to see Illyana.
"Senior. Thank you for helping me with so many things."
"Oh... I'm sorry. You helped me so much...."
Iliana was actually embarrassed by the reactions of her juniors from other departments.
"Oh, no. I'm sorry I couldn't help you better."
"No! Even though we were in different departments, our senior helped us tremendously!"
"I will never forget your teachings, senior!"
Iliana blinked at their reaction and then spoke.
"Then shall we make a promise?"
Iliana had a serious expression on her face.
"Leaving Lumerne isn't the end. It might be very difficult right now, but what you learned in Lumerne won't disappear. So don't be discouraged. Don't give up. Got it?"
At those words, the first-year students who were leaving school nodded.
Duran's face hardened slightly as he watched the scene from afar.
"I guess... I guess I misjudged Illyana Raden."
"I agree."
As Celia nodded with a reflective expression, Nella covered her mouth and burst into laughter.
"Haha. Illyana also has leadership skills?"
Nella looked at her best friend with pride.
Meanwhile, Iliana, who had finished greeting her juniors, approached.
Illyana met Duran's eyes for a moment, then crossed her arms with a triumphant expression.
"How is it? My popularity?"
"...I can't help but admit it."
"Of course! I'm different from you, a grumpy guy who doesn't even have a single junior from another department come to visit me!"
A tendon rose on Duran's forehead.
"Why is he being so stupid and provocative?"
As Celia clicked her tongue, Nella scratched her cheek.
***
"Lord Leo, your tie is a little crooked."
"okay?"
Leo tugged at his tie, trying to straighten his clothes.
Chen Xia, who was watching that scene, smiled brightly and approached Leo.
"I'll correct it."
Chen Xia neatly corrects Leo's class representative uniform.
Chloe, who was entering the room after knocking, stopped when she saw the sight and asked in a trembling voice.
"What are you doing, Sia?"
"I work as the student body president's secretary."
"Does the secretary have to do that?"
"Of course."
"But that appearance is more like that of a secretary...."
"They look like a married couple, don't they?"
"No!"
Heshil- Chloe unknowingly got angry as she looked at the smiling Chen Xia.
Then, he suddenly coughed.
"She's like a personal maid. She's about to become the Emperor of a country. What would people say if they saw her?"
"This happens when no one's watching. And what can I do? Some talented person is doing all the work a secretary should do. I should at least do something like this."
Chloe forced a smile as she watched Chen Xia shrug her shoulders.
"Wouldn't it be better to eliminate the position of student body president secretary?"
"That won't do. It would be going against what Senior Elena said, right?"
Chen Xia smiled brightly.
Leo, who was watching the scene, shook his head and asked.
"Chloe, what's going on?"
"The seniors have finished preparing for the graduation ceremony. This is your graduation speech."
"thank you."
"Of course it's something I have to do."
Chloe smiled brightly.
Chen Xia, who was reading Leo's speech from the side, said.
"Leo doesn't speak like that."
At those words, Leo reached out and pinched Chen Xia's cheek.
"Don't nitpick."
"Ugh."
When Chen Xia rubbed her cheek and made a slightly sullen expression.
The door opened with a knock and Chelsea came in.
"Ah! Leo, you're awesome!"
"okay?"
"Yeah! I think I paid more attention today!"
Chelsea, who had come forward, chattered as always.
Leo, who was snickering at Chelsea, said as he looked at Chen Xia and Chloe.
"You can go now, I'll be busy."
"Yes, Miss Chelsea, let's go."
"Chelsea. Let's go."
"Unlike you, I don't have any official position, so I'm free. I'm going to talk to Leo a bit more before I go."
Chen Xia and Chloe said as they watched Chelsea answer brightly.
"Leo, you have something to prepare too."
"Yeah. You know the student body president is busy, right?"
"I have nothing to do either. And I get bored when I'm alone."
Chen Xia and Chloe flinched at Leo's subsequent words.
Chelsea also tilted her head, but waved at the two.
"See you later."
Chen Xia said as she left the room, unable to let go of her foolishness.
"Lord Leo. If you have any orders, call me immediately. Should I bring you some refreshments?"
It was Chelsea who answered instead.
"Enough already. Go quickly."
The student council president's waiting room was already overflowing with refreshments prepared by Chen Xia.
After Chen Xia and Chloe left, Chelsea cautiously opened her mouth when they were left alone.
"Brother Leo."
"why?"
"Is something wrong?"