The Hunt in the Forest! (1)

Clap, Clap.

Grodt's authoritative claps reverberated through the bustling classroom, swiftly silencing the chatter and heralding an impending announcement. Though fatigue was palpable, the students recognized the gravity of a teacher's words and hushed in anticipation.

"Alright, class, attention please!" Grodt's voice carried the weight of command, effectively drawing the focus of every student. The lesson had concluded, and now a critical proclamation awaited.

"As you all are well aware…" Grodt's gaze shifted, landing momentarily on Auric before he sighed, "...well, most of you are, the midterms are rapidly approaching – precisely a week from today. Consequently, there will be no regular classes during this period. You're encouraged to devote your time to necessary training. While you're all in your third year, and I believe I needn't go into exhaustive detail, it's prudent to clarify the structure."