be possible to send her younger brother inexplicably far away, not only beyond Calderic, but to Santea.

“Is that possible?”

“Yes. The Lords are given one recommendation letter from Elphon Academy each year. It’s an authority that even the Second Lord is making good use of.”

Reef didn’t say anything more.

She seemed confused and couldn’t find words to say.

“Reef.”

“Yes, my lord.”

“There’s no need to be confused. Just comfortably express your thoughts.”

I glanced briefly at Rigon and spoke.

“Rigon said that he doesn’t want to go to the Academy if you oppose it. So, if you oppose it, I have no intention of forcing or persuading him.”

Finally, Reef seemed to calm down and became lost in thought.

Honestly, I thought there was a higher chance she would oppose it.

Based on what I had heard before, she didn’t want Rigon to leave her side, fearing that her brother’s old disease might relapse at any moment.

I didn’t know if that obsession had subsided now, but regardless of the outcome, Rigon was a precious presence to Reef above all else.

It wasn’t just a distant place; sending him to Saintea, which was practically in a hostile relationship with Calderic, was something she probably didn’t want. Even if she could learn and experience more than he did now.

After being lost in thought for quite some time, Reef finally spoke up and asked. Not to me, but to Rigon.

“Rigon, what do you want to do?”

Rigon said.

“You heard what His Lordship said. I won’t go if Sister opposes it.”

“It’s not about that. I’m asking about your heart. Not me or His Lordship. Do you really want to enter the Academy?”

“That’s right.”

“Why?”

Rigon scratched his cheek and replied.

“There’s no special or grand reason. I’m just curious. And rather than living day by day in the castle, only wielding a sword, I thought that if I experience something more, I might find what I really want.”

“..”

Reef had a complicated expression on her face.

It was the moment when I wanted to tell her to take more time to think if necessary.

“I will also follow my younger brother’s choice.”

Surprisingly, I looked at her in astonishment at the refreshing decision.

“Are you really okay with it?”

“Yes. Of course, I have concerns, but it’s what Rigon wants. I don’t want to oppose it.”

Because it’s what her younger brother wanted. It was a simple reason.

However, there must have been countless struggles that crossed her mind before making up her mind.

I knew better than anyone else how much she cherished her younger brother.

Rigon’s expression brightened with Reef’s response.

Actually, there was no need to worry about any unfortunate events happening to Rigon.

Of course, she had no way of knowing, but Rigon would not be separated from my side once we got to the Academy.

Anyway, with this, Rigon’s admission to Elphon Academy was finalized.