The layout of the courtyard that day was somewhat similar to the layout of the final physical examination day. There were seats around for an audience and the middle section was turned into a performance stage. The only difference from the final physical examination was that there were no caged bloodthirsty monsters excited for their next meal.
Khione moved to stand beside Sumeira who had downcast eyes. She still looked completely broken, and by her ghastly skin texture, it was clear that not had she not been sleeping well, but she had also been spending her free time crying. Behind her stood a man who looked entirely unfamiliar to Khione, wearing a similar expression to Sumeira. Judging by his uniform, he was her new guardian.
Khione's eyes then moved towards Macy who was standing on
