And in the latter half, Rafayel decided to just go with it.
The next morning, the breakfast table was shrouded in a heavy atmosphere.
As soon as their father and mother entered the room, they seemed to sense the tension, they exchanging glances with concerned expressions. After that, when their father made eye contact with Rafayel, he looked at him with a cautious, watchful gaze.
After breakfast, Rafayel stopped his father and promised that he would explain everything once he got home from school.
That day, one of the classes included hands-on training with a weapon of the student's own choice.
Rafayel brought his chosen weapon—a saber—and was about to get started when Mr. Terry, the instructor in charge of saber training, called out to him.
Although Rafayel was unsure what it was about, he followed him and was taken to Ms. Merida, the instructor in charge of archery.
"Um… Is there something you need, ma'am?" Rafayel asked.
It was Mr. Terry who answered.
