Eternal Happiness

oomed over him, their ancient facades weathered by time. The air carried a mixture of scents-freshly baked bread from nearby stalls, the sharp tang of metal from the blacksmith's

lestones in rhythmic beats, while the occasional di

frustration bubbling up inside him. "This plan is a mess," he muttered under his breath. "Everyone needs to do their part. If even one p

h a small, knowing grin. "Full of smart folks indeed... and a bunch of knights wasting their time pr

ed with intricate sigils of knowledge and strength. The familiar sight brought a strange, nostalgic ache to his chest. His lips curled into a smirk as memories

ng it up, and all just looking fake.Those folks need to learn to live it up, not just reading about living it up." He stared up at the grand spires reaching toward the sky, the ba

ce interrupted his thoughts.

authority, her voice as gentle as the breeze. "Are you seeing your future self in that beautiful academy?

offered a polite nod. "Forg

n, another voice called out beh

the stone pavement. One of them, a dark-haired woman with piercing eyes, scow

miled warmly. "Hello,

raining drills inside the academy courtyard. Halfy stood there, arms crossed, scowling a

in amusement. "Oh! Didn't see you there, kid. You'r

er, smirked. "Don't worry, all kid

nd if you look closely at my ears, you'll realize I'm a halfling, not some short kid! And for your information, I e

eepish looks before respo

. "Let's grab something to eat. Th

of conversation blended with the clinking of porcelain cups and the gentle strumming of a bard's lute in the corner. The aroma of sugar and vanilla was almos

kes before them-layers of sponge cake dripping with honey, fruit tarts toppe

digging in with childlike enthusiasm, st

ith a sigh, shaking her head.

tely, so much has been happening... When it's finally time

life is the same. You eat well when you can, b

t of the academy's first sage's book. You were

n. "I prefer to explore thin

afé, whispering excitedly. Spotting Halfy, they rushed over, h

th your face on them," the girl squealed. "We w

se stores. I was letting them to move then

f. "This guy's a champio

e second look because the second look is a knight Looks and it's different you looking if someone was overpow

ays tha

a knight, I'd enter the colosseum an

rt of the talk. "That's the spirit! I heard a knight once tried sneaki

d mischievous

ll be cheering for you, Halfy

l. It's different from the others. I've heard this year's competit

he last year bonus? Theod

lity and your ambitious wasn't strong enough, you will never gain that power

I never heard of

us because experience, not e

ghts heading to the black fireplace to see who the is person was doing the crime and setting

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