Kaiser is sitting on his bed, gently stroking Inky, the chubby black cat dozing in his lap. As he gazes at Inky, he recalls the moment he decided to adopt the little one

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"Another cat?" Farah says, crossing her arms with a slightly displeased look, staring at the tiny black kitten clinging to Kaiser's leg

"It's adorable" Kaiser replies, carefully picking up the kitten

"You already have one at home, not to mention…" Farah leans closer, her eyes sparkling as she swishes her feline tail behind her "isn't there another adorable cat right in front of you?"

Kaiser glances at her, his face completely unmoved "I think things with four legs are cuter"

Farah freezes, then she quickly response "If you want, I can also walk on fou-"

Before she can finish, Zani appears from behind and quickly clamps a hand over her mouth, pulling her away from Kaiser

Kaiser watches his sister struggle in Zani's arms, completely unfazed. He turns to Amelia, who stands nearby, glaring at Farah with a hint of irritation

"Do you have any ideas for the kitten's name?" Kaiser asks

Amelia taps her chin thoughtfully for a moment

"MonMon!" Farah shouts, having somehow freed herself from Zani's grasp, her expression gleaming with excitement

"Inky" Amelia responds calmly "I think it should match Snowy's name"

Kaiser nods in agreement, entirely ignoring Farah's protests as she waves her arms dramatically

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Remembering all this, Kaiser chuckles quietly "Maybe I should write a letter home" he murmurs to himself, a warm feeling spreading through him as he thinks of his family.

He begins unpacking his suitcase, carefully putting everything in its proper place. Once the room is tidy, he sits down at the desk by the bed, taking out some paper and a pen to write a letter

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The letter is brief, mentioning his performance in the morning's exam, that he has settled into his new room, and, finally, a note saying he misses them

'This will definitely make them cry' Kaiser thinks, smiling to himself

He places the letter in a drawer and takes out an ornate bracelet. This is the Master-level Mana Control Bracelet, custom-made by Myreni to suit his preferences. Since his training with Myreni, Kaiser has made a habit of using a Mana Control Bracelet during idle moments to hone his skills. Knowing he would wear it often, he asked Myreni to purchase one that looked like a stylish accessory

Sliding the bracelet onto his wrist, Kaiser changes into his running gear and steps outside for a jog. This not only helps him build physical stamina but also gives him the chance to familiarize himself with the academy's layout

After finishing his run, he returns to his room, showers, and gets ready for his first day of classes

'I wonder if I'll end up in the same class as Amelia' he ponders, recalling the principal's comment about balancing the students' strengths across classes. While it seems unlikely, the thought brings a small smile to his face. Kaiser lies down, closing his eyes, and drifts off to sleep

The next morning, Kaiser wakes up early, puts on his uniform, and makes his way to the academy gate. There, he hands a letter to one of the guards, asking them to deliver it for him

Afterward, he heads to the academy's main square to check the class lists. The area is already packed with students, all eagerly trying to find their names and see which classes they belong to

Pushing through the crowd, Kaiser carefully scans the lists

"1-C… Amelia is in this class…" He pauses, surprised "Oh, I'm in 1-C as well"

A small smile forms on his face as he processes the unexpected news. Wasting no time, Kaiser walks toward his classroom

He stops in front of the door with a sign that reads "1-C" takes a deep breath, and pushes it open. The lively chatter inside the room instantly falls silent as every pair of eyes turns toward him

Kaiser sweeps his gaze across the room 'Green, red, purple, yellow, white… There she is' His eyes land on a familiar figure in the far corner by the window - an adorable princess with an unmistakable presence

Walking toward her, he raises a hand in greeting "Good morning, Amelia"

Amelia looks up, her face lighting up with a warm smile as she waves back "Good morning, Kaiser!"

He takes the seat next to her. Once Kaiser is seated, the rest of the class slowly resumes their conversations, the initial curiosity about him fading away

"I didn't think we'd end up in the same class, considering our abilities" Kaiser says, turning to Amelia with a bright smile

Amelia's expression stiffens slightly at his words, and her eyes dart to the side

"Y-Yes… W-What a coincidence" she stammers, her voice betraying a hint of unease

Kaiser narrows his eyes slightly, studying her reaction. Something about her tone feels off

'Hmm… Interesting' he thinks, leaning back in his seat while continuing to observe her, a flicker of curiosity sparking in his mind

'She arranged for me to be in the same class as her, right?' He smiles at the thought