Chapter 144: 2nd years

Evin, alongside the rest of the students, was waiting for the Chairman to begin the opening speech. Of course, if he could, he would've skipped out on participating, but the teachers were very particular about having every student attend this one. 

"First of all, I want to commend everyone gathered here for successfully graduating the four-month program offered by our Academy," Kent spoke to the students gathered in front of him, voice stern. "But then again, there's really nothing commendable about going through that. Most of you only enjoyed the privileges that came with being a mage, lavishly wasting the money you've been given by the kingdom, and in turn, perhaps you only memorized a few runes and chants that your teachers cited to you."

The Chairman sounded much more serious compared to the wooly, casual manner he usually spoke in. Even his choice of words seemed different from before.