บท 52: Friends

"It looks like we miscalculated, haven't we?"

Hearing Azriel's words, Celestina could only nod in agreement.

They had both left early, thinking the academy grounds would be empty at this hour, but it wasn't.

Far from it.

It wasn't that the first-year students were still asleep—in fact, it was the opposite.

The academy grounds were bustling with activity, filled with students who seemed eager for the first day.

At least, they had been until Azriel and Celestina stepped out.

Apparently, the excitement for the first day was contagious.

'I wish I could relate.'

Azriel thought, shaking his head.

"Shall we go?"

Celestina nodded again, and both of them put on their signature smiles as they walked ahead, ignoring the eyes of the students watching them.

'Dammit, have these people never seen a prince and princess together? Wait, do they even know who I am...?'