The scorching summer sun baked the earth, leaving even the grass in the courtyard drooping listlessly. Heatwaves seemed to warp the space around them, while the chirping of fire-armor beetles echoed from all directions like a symphony, infusing the quiet morning with vibrant life.
I brought Alice to the entrance of Alisa Academy. Muhammad, Princess Rose, and Headmaster Ivan were standing at the gates, where a dense crowd of people had blocked the thoroughfare completely.
Today was not only Alice's first day of school, but also my first attempt to apply for a teaching position at the academy.
Chapter 23