Several days later, at Forest Academy near Rock Town.
A huge canopy stood over the training grounds of Giant Eagle Academy. Normally, its layers were spread apart to either side, revealing the blue sky above and allowing sunlight to pour freely onto the earth.
Today, however, was an exception. The transparent canopy had been drawn shut, blocking the scorching sunlight overhead.
Several hundred people had already gathered on the training grounds. All wore Druid robes and stared solemnly ahead, expectation shining in their eyes.
At the very front of the crowd stood a high platform. Upon it stood a young man dressed in an Archdruid's attire. He was naturally the principal of Giant Eagle Academy, the Count of Tatshaw Territory, Giant Eagle Druid Romon.
He was giving a speech.
"Please rest assured, everyone. The experimental fields in Tatshaw Territory, all the resources of Giant Eagle Academy, and even some of the teaching materials I have compiled can all be made available to you."
"I have no other purpose in doing this. I merely hope that what I do can bring everyone some tangible help."
"As long as your journey to Tatshaw Territory has not been in vain, as long as you can unravel some of the mysteries in your hearts and find answers to the questions you seek, then everything will have been worthwhile."
"...Now, I invite Master Desika, the vice principal of Giant Eagle Academy, to explain the matters requiring attention while touring the school..." Having said everything he needed to say, Romon decided to leave the rest to the vice principal.
As he spoke, he nodded to the side. Master Desika, who had been standing there, immediately walked to the front of the platform.
Romon stepped back at the right moment, while Master Desika took the spot where