Chapter 48: Night Guest
---The Restaurant---
"Are you both ready for tomorrow?" James asked, taking a long gulp of wine from his cup.
"Yes," both Leo and Lily replied in unison.
They had decided to spend their last evening dining in the same restaurant that had become their second home. From tomorrow onward, James and Sera would move to their new place — and it wasn't certain whether Leo and Lily would return after the Academy Selection. If selected, they might be transported directly to their assigned academies.
"Good," James said, setting down his cup. "Now, listen carefully. There are all kinds of academies out there — some good, some bad… and some downright terrible. You'll know which is which from the offers they give to students."
He leaned forward slightly, his tone becoming serious.
