54 Chapter 54: The Academy's Dorms. (Part 2)

When they reached the dorms, the boys and girls split ways, and Julius bid farewell to the girls. As it was dark, and everyone was weary, they agreed to meet the next day for some exploration and to try out the academy's various facilities.

Most candidates shared the same sentiment—after a day filled with events, their priority was to eat, shower, and rest. There were a few exceptions planning to explore, but Julius wasn't one of them. 

On that note, he couldn't recall the last time he had slept. Having stayed awake for several nights, the prospect of falling asleep was daunting.

'With nightmares growing stronger, the nights have become worse. Last time I fell asleep, I drowned in darkness... What's going to happen this time?' The thought made his hands tremble, and he dreaded the idea. 

What made it worse was that he knew he probably couldn't stay awake for another night.

"Coffee... that'll probably help. I'll drink plenty of coffee—"