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The procurement of arms and defense systems brought in a considerable number of orders and benefits to the previously neutral 'Starship Faction' group, and they were pleased with this development.
Time flew by, and at the academy, Tilan not only spent time studying but also devoted a considerable amount of time mentoring other students. Although this required some effort, the process of guiding others brought her a wealth of ideas and a deeper understanding of the skills and abilities she had previously mastered.
The annual Winter Festival competition was about to start again. However, compared to the intense struggles of last year, this year seemed to lack suspense. Sevia La and Levito had graduated, Seraphiel and Sweitevi had moved up to the fourth year, and Tilan was in her third year. None of the first-year and second-year newcomers posed a challenge to her position.