Aku walked through the academy's illuminated hallways with the usual precision of his steps. His eyes, deep and dark, swept the blue and white walls, the morning light reflecting on the golden edges of the uniform he wore. Beside him went Bīng Xuě and Gerald. The former walked with his usual carelessness, almost floating over the floor with fluid and light movements, while Gerald slightly dragged his feet, adjusting his glasses every two steps, with serious expression and breathing a bit heavier than his companions'.
The building was full of student murmurs, some practicing light spells, others talking about Morgana's combat from the previous day. Aku paid no attention to them, his mind concentrated on anticipating today's class dynamics: Duels. It was an exercise involving direct and measured confrontations, and each combat served as an evaluation of skill, strategy, and power control.
