Chapter 148: Farewell! Setting Out for Dawn City!

"When do we leave?" Luca asked without further questions. He had planned on heading to Dawn City soon anyway, so he'd learn more in time.

"Tonight," Sophia replied.

Luca looked surprised. "That soon?"

He'd expected to have a couple more days at least.

Lucia shrugged helplessly. "His Majesty is already preparing the investiture ceremony for you—it wouldn't do to keep him waiting."

"I understand. I'll go get my things ready," Luca nodded, knowing he couldn't go against a royal order.

There wasn't much to pack, really—mostly, he just wanted to say goodbye to Orf and the others.

When they heard that Luca was leaving for Dawn City that very day, everyone was equally surprised and unprepared.

In the plaza of Red Maple Academy…

Orf, Medel, Fred, and a crowd of students gathered to see him off.

"Can't you stay just a few more days, Professor?" Kassna asked, a hint of sadness in her voice.