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This was a forest.
A forest filled with lush trees of unusual varieties, species that could not be found anywhere in the present world.
In the forest lay a vast lake.
The water of the lake was so clear that its surface shone brightly like a mirror.
Both the forest and the lake emitted flickering glimmers of light, while firefly-like motes floated through the air, creating an utterly dreamlike atmosphere.
Upon closer inspection, a ship could be seen resting on the lake.
It had a streamlined cabin shaped like a whale, yet its surface was not made of steel, but wood.
It was not an ordinary ship, but an airship.
Before the airship, the teachers of Areishia Spirit Academy stood in neat rows.
At their head was none other than Grayvas, the headmistress of Areishia Spirit Academy.
"Zing—!"
A circular magic formation in the forest suddenly burst into light, making all the Areishia Spirit Academy teachers, including Grayvas, raise their eyes and look over.
Within the light, students dressed in identical pure-white uniforms appeared from the formation, as though they were slowly taking shape out of thin air.
Noah opened his eyes.
The moment he did, his gaze met Grayvas's.
Grayvas looked at Noah, then led the teachers toward them.
The students immediately stiffened their faces, stood straight, and revealed varying degrees of nervousness.
That was not only because the person leading them was the headmistress of Areishia Spirit Academy, but also because the continent's strongest Elf User stood before them.
For the time being, the students still did not know that Grayvas had lost her