Bertha's Past

Selma Payne's POV:

"Your Highness," Arkadius said. "You would actually need a formal and friendly occasion to announce your identity. The graduation ceremony is very appropriate.

"Firstly, everyone here are your classmates and teachers. Most of them don't have extreme political stances, so the risk of questioning you in public is very small. Secondly, the media the Sivir Academy has invited over the years are mostly old names with good reviews and conservative writing styles. They'll be impartial in publicly announcing your identity and won't compete with the official media.

"Moreover, people always have a positive impression of the school. Announcing your identity here will help to consolidate your legitimacy and friendliness to the people. Also, the royal family funded the new campus of the Sivir Academy, so we can better ensure our safety there."