WNC SS 161

In the Sierran Empire, a year is divided into twelve months, and the entrance ceremony always took place on the first day of February.

It took barely an hour to travel from the northeastern region of Duke Ernhardt's Territory to the capital. Thanks to the stability of security around the portals, those traveling from one major city to another did not feel the need to be accompanied by a long procession of knights.

Having turned fifteen and reached adulthood this year, I simply slung a bag over my shoulder and stepped through the portal.