Three months had passed, and Shiki easily gained admission to Vespera High School. While Vespera's entrance exam was notoriously difficult for most middle school graduates, for Shiki, it was merely a matter of reviewing the material a few times. With her photographic memory and intelligence, there wasn’t a single question she couldn’t solve given enough time.
Perhaps the only challenge was the personality test, given her reputation as an arrogant girl, which might have raised concerns for Vespera about potential bullying. However, with the Ganko family’s connections and support, this was easily handled.
Shiki ultimately achieved the highest score on the entrance exam and was chosen to deliver the speech at the entrance ceremony as the representative of the new students at Vespera. She didn’t plan to deliver a perfect speech because, in her eyes, the future these students envisioned—one filled with college dreams—would never come to pass.
Even so, she delivered a speech that was good enough to leave a positive first impression. After all, these students would eventually become her allies—and later, her subordinates—in the Tower of Procession. Making a strong first impression was essential to smooth the process of recruiting them later.
Following the principal’s long and dull speech, the new students were directed to their respective classrooms. Shiki was immediately surrounded by other students, including those from her grade and even upperclassmen. Although most were from commoner families, Vespera was still the best school in Ignisira, so there were also many children from noble families.
In truth, Shiki didn’t mind interacting with them. She wasn’t someone who struggled with socializing or felt awkward. However, their excessive flattery made her uncomfortable. She knew that among these faces were those who would eventually cause her suffering in the Tower of Procession.
Although the desire to eliminate them flickered within her, Shiki held herself back, afraid of triggering a butterfly effect that could alter the future she knew. She chose to be patient, to wait until they were all teleported or until she was certain the future would remain unchanged.
After all, the Shiki they had mocked in the past had long since died in that underground prison. The Shiki who now stood before them was a new person, reborn after her encounter with the purple-eyed man. She was no longer someone narrow-minded or prone to blaming others for deeds they had yet to commit.
That said, there were still some individuals she had to eliminate before they were all transferred to the Tower of Procession.
It wasn’t out of revenge or hatred but because these individuals had the potential to become major obstacles to her plans in the future. This decision wasn’t driven by a desire to get back at them for their past actions. In fact, some of them were people who had helped her in her previous life. Unfortunately, their influence in the Tower of Procession was substantial, and their kindness could become a stumbling block when Shiki sought to dominate all the dragonewts with an iron fist.
At this point, Shiki had completely let go of her desire for revenge. The hatred she once felt had now entirely faded. Her mind was consumed only by the Tower of Procession and how to dominate in the Brides War. For Shiki, the past was nothing more than a faint shadow—what mattered now was the future and her newfound ambition.
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As Shiki entered her classroom, some of the students who had followed her broke off to go to their respective classes. Apparently, the rules at Vespera were strict enough that even noble children dared not break them. In the end, only a handful remained in the same class as Shiki—no more than the number of fingers on one hand.
This was to be expected since Shiki was placed in a special class reserved for elite students. Among them were national middle school Olympiad champions and athletes who had already appeared on television. This was Class 1-A, the place for those destined to become future rulers of the Tower of Procession. Shiki could recognize their faces one by one, including Johan, the strongest spear-wielder in the Tower.
At the moment, none of them were eager to greet Shiki. While she was a noble from the country’s strongest family, each of them was an elite with their own pride. However, they couldn’t help but gaze at Shiki as she entered the room. This wasn’t out of respect or fear of the Ganko family but merely because of her breathtaking beauty.
Once she sat at her desk in the back row, next to the line of desks near the window, those who had crowded around her quietly dispersed and returned to their seats. Their homeroom teacher would arrive any minute, and no one wanted to be the first target of attention.
The atmosphere in Class 1-A was silent, accompanied only by the soft sound of pages turning and the faint tapping of fingers on monitor screens. Each student was engrossed in their tasks, whether reading printed textbooks or studying the school handbook, famous for its strict list of rules. Vespera Academy was not merely an educational institution but a symbol of luxury and discipline for the superpower nation of Ignisira.
Morning sunlight filtered gently through the rows of large windows on the left side of the room, spreading warmth that seemed to invigorate the spirit of learning. The windows had a sleek, modern design with thin silver metal frames, stretching nearly from floor to ceiling, providing a view of the clear blue sky and the lush school gardens. Natural light combined seamlessly with the artificial lighting from the ceiling, which was equipped with an automatic system to adjust its intensity—bright enough to maintain focus, yet soft enough to prevent eye strain.
At the front of the room, there wasn’t just an ordinary blackboard but a massive white monitor screen that nearly blended into the wall. This screen could display various materials, diagrams, and learning videos with sharp, eye-pleasing resolution. To its left stood an elegant teacher’s desk, equipped with a master control panel—the central hub for managing the screen, lighting, and other classroom devices.
Although technology dominates, Vespera Academy still offers freedom to its students. Alongside digital screens, the desks have special compartments for storing physical books for those who prefer the feel of paper pages in their hands. Textbook data can be easily accessed through the school's internal system, allowing students to download all materials onto their personal devices—whether it’s a tablet, laptop, or smartphone.
The chairs attached to each desk are designed for optimal comfort. With soft, dark synthetic leather cushions, the chairs come with adjustable backrests so students can sit ergonomically. Even the room temperature is perfectly regulated with an automatic cooling system that responds to changes in body temperature and the weather outside. The classroom is never so warm that it induces drowsiness or so cold that it causes shivering.
The scene inside Class 1-A is a perfect reflection of how this elite school operates—providing the finest facilities to support learning while maintaining a clean, modern, and professional atmosphere. Every detail, from the lighting and desk design to the integrated advanced technology, is crafted to create a learning environment that is not only comfortable but also boosts productivity.