In April of Grand Line Era 2003, a new enrollment season began, and the Flame Dragon Empire once again fell into an enrollment frenzy. Early in the morning, Julian woke Noah, Nock, and the other children. A large group of children stood neatly lined up on the lawn.
Julian wore a serious expression as he said, "You've all improved a lot during this time. Now go to school!" Hearing Julian's words, Noah and the others immediately shouted, "School's finally starting! We can go to school!" The children's faces were filled with cheers and excitement.
Julian smiled again and said, "Then off you go! I need to leave too." The children's mothers did not plan to see them off either. After all, they were already over five years old, especially Noah, who was now around 1.45 meters tall, nearly as tall as an ordinary eleven- or twelve-year-old child.
Alice stood on the lawn as well, her face full of smiles as she called out, "Noah, study hard and train hard at school!" Hearing his mother's words, Noah immediately nodded and replied, "I know, Mom." Then Tenoch, Nock, and the other children bid farewell to their mothers before heading toward Flame Dragon School.
Watching the group of red-haired children skip toward the school, Julian felt deeply satisfied. It seemed Flame Dragon School didn't have any students who skipped class. Even those in the weaker classes studied seriously. But there was nothing to be done about it. Their talent was too poor, and they improved far too slowly. They could only lead the weaker classes to gradually increase their strength.
Julian looked at Alice again and saw the reluctance on her face. He said, "Now that our son is grown, he naturally can't stay by your side all the time. How about having