The afternoon sun filters through the towering academy trees, casting long shadows across the pristine courtyard. A gentle breeze carries the scent of fresh grass and blooming flowers, a rare moment of tranquility amidst the chaos of the elite hunter academy.
Beneath the shade of a massive oak tree, a lone boy reclines, his arms tucked behind his head, his expression one of utter boredom. His golden blonde hair catches the light, making him look almost ethereal—like a prince out of a fairytale. His uniform is slightly rumpled, his deep blue eyes closed, soaking in the rare moment of peace.
Until it's rudely interrupted.
Click. Click. Click.
The unmistakable sound of heels against the cobblestone pathway approaches. The presence is impossible to ignore—confident, commanding, and unapologetically arrogant.
"So, you're the new student?" A feminine voice breaks the quiet, filled with amusement and something dangerously close to curiosity.
