That night, before the scholars were allowed to return to their rooms and begin packing for the journey back to the academy, Ophelia stepped onto the stage once more.
By the time the Leviathan reached Drevhan Shore, rows of carriages would already be waiting near the docks to transport them back.
But first, there was one final announcement.
Ophelia allowed her gaze to sweep across the hall before continuing.
"As most of you are already aware, the academy originally scheduled a one-week recess following the conclusion of the Island Test. That arrangement, however, has since been revised."
A few murmurs immediately surfaced among the tables.
"What? Revised?"
"Wait… what does that mean?"
However, before more questions could spread throughout the hall, Ophelia calmly raised her voice just enough to draw everyone's attention back toward her.
"It means… the recess will now be extended to two weeks."
For a brief moment, the hall fell strangely quiet.
