Academy's Second Seat [part 2 Complete]

Chapter 225: Spatial Magic (4)

In front of Liberion Academy, at the Tusen Gorge.

Soldiers and professors were present there.

Since the Academy didn't have a lord, the professors themselves had to defend it in times of war.

However, due to not being a combat group, there was a shortage of soldiers and weaponry.

Still, there wasn't a major problem.

Dozens of professors were at the Academy, each an expert in their field.

Not only were these exceptional individuals guarding it, but the surrounding terrain also protected the Academy.

Numerous gorges and mountain ranges surrounded the area.

Originally, this location was chosen to facilitate outdoor training for the students.

This geographical feature turned the Academy into a natural fortress.

It limited the paths for large armies to move and made it advantageous to fight at the chokepoints.

Even with few soldiers and limited weapons, it was still a safe place.

However, it was also a highly coveted location for the enemy.

For the rebels, capturing such a fortress, even at great sacrifice, could turn the tide of war in their favor.

Thus, the professors were in a state of high alert.

Cromwell approached McDowell, who was overlooking the gorge from above.

"Principal McDowell, I've returned."

"How are the students and civilians?"

"We've sent most of the students back to their homes, and the residents are safely sheltered inside the Academy."

The Academy had experienced attacks by rebels before.

Hence, they weren't complacent.

Although the army had to pass through the gorge where the professors were, there could be other methods of attack.

Like the previous rebel attack, where they had used Bone Dragons.

If all professors were stationed in the gorge, they couldn't respond to such an attack.

Therefore, they had evacuated the residents of the village in front of the Academy and stationed some professors there for safety.

"What about the message from the Empire?"

"You mean the instruction to go to Persia's domain in case of emergency?"

"Yes, is it feasible?"

"It's possible, but... are you sure you'll be alright, Principal?"

Principal McDowell had lost an arm to Aryandor.

He couldn't display the same authority as before.

"I'll be fine. The Royal army is already heading this way, isn't it?"

Ian's rear guard was currently moving towards the Academy.

Astina's vanguard was guarding the Verdès domain in the south, while Ian's rear guard was responsible for the Academy area, as per the current Royal strategy.

"Honestly, it's not easy. While moving there is possible, what happens after the move is the problem. If the rebels really come to Persia's domain... Depending on who comes, it might be challenging to perform effectively."

Cromwell recalled Gracie, who had suggested such a plan.

He wasn't too upset about being overestimated, but considering the war situation, it wasn't a good judgment.