Chapter 120- Departure

Very early in the morning, they prepare to leave, since it takes quite a long time to reach the academy.

To cover the distance in half time they were riding horses rather than taking carriages.

They couldn't choose comfort over their competition. They must arrive by evening, or even the vice headmaster won't be able to prevent their names from being removed from the list.

The rules of the council were absolute.

"Ready to depart?" Austin asked as he stood near his horse and softly rubbed her mane.

Rudolph yawned, stretching his body a little as he said, "Kind of. It's not regular for me to wake up this early now."

After joining the academy, Rudolph has become a little lax in his training. After all, when he used to live with his family, his father never allowed him to stray from his routine.

Austin's left brow went up, "That attitude might cost a loss during the tournament."