A couple of students nearby chuckled softly at that, the atmosphere loosening further as the reality of the dorm life ahead settled in.

The announcements continued, flowing smoothly.

Names rose and fell like waves against the shore—each one familiar to the one it belonged to, each one already decided, already accepted.

Elowen’s voice followed, calm and composed.

"Mariana Marinova. Assigned to a single room."

After few more names, Elowen said again "Katerine Lenbourg. Assigned to a single room."

Mira followed "Sienna Val and Arin Val."

A girl laughed softly even before Mira finished.

"Sharing a room. Siblings."

Arin sighed dramatically, though his lips twitched upward. "Guess you’re stuck with me again."

Sienna grinned. "Like always."

"Try not to mess up my side this time."

"No promises."

Elowen followed "Aletha Thunderheart. Assigned to a single room"

Mira’s voice continued, steady and grounded, cutting cleanly through the hum of anticipation.

"Jonah Crest and Lyle Leva."

Two boys, seated not too far from the center aisle, straightened at once. They didn’t look surprised—only ready. One leaned slightly toward the other, murmuring under his breath before both rose just enough to acknowledge the call.

"Sharing a room," Mira finished.

Elowen stepped forward seamlessly, her voice smooth as silk.

"Nina Ignis. Assigned to a single room."

Mira continued, eyes scanning the parchment.

"Rowan Pike and Elin Pike."

A boy and a girl rose together, exchanging a small smile.

"Sharing a room. Registered as siblings."

Elin nudged Rowan lightly. "You’re not taking the window side this."

Rowan scoffed quietly. "We’ll see about that."

Elowen’s voice rose once more, smooth and composed, effortlessly reclaiming the attention of the hall.

"Calantha Cutlass... assigned to a single room."

Mira stepped forward immediately after, her tone grounding the moment once more.

"Theo Marr and Lucas Kador."

Two boys leaned back in their chairs almost lazily, as if they had been waiting for this exact call with complete confidence. They exchanged a brief glance—then stood halfway, casual and unbothered.

"Sharing a room. Registered as friends."

Elowen followed next, "Alya Luminari... assigned to a single room."

Mira added next "Freya Sol and Kiran Sol."

Two siblings rose together, their movements quiet but synchronized.

"Sharing a room. Registered as siblings." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Freya smiled gently, her voice soft and warm. "At least we won’t be alone."

Kiran glanced around the hall briefly before nodding. "Yeah... it’s better this way."

There was comfort in their words—something simple, but real.

Elowen followed, "Aeris Aeropex... assigned to a single room."

Mira’s tone shifted ever so slightly. Her eyes dipped a fraction lower on the scroll.

"Ethan Leilive... and Liana Starweaver."

This time—

There was a ripple.

Not shock, but curiosity.

Different surnames.

Mira anticipated it.

"Sharing a room. Registered as siblings with different surnames."

A few murmurs followed.

"Oh... adopted?"

"Or separated families..."

"Still siblings, huh..."

The explanation settled it quickly.

At Aiden’s table—

Kee exhaled softly, already knowing.

"Yeah..."

But knowing didn’t prepare him for—

"ONII-CHAN!"

Liana launched herself at him anyway, her arms wrapping tightly around his as if the confirmation had just made it real all over again. She pressed against him without hesitation, her excitement overflowing.

"We’re sharing a room!"

Kee winced, already overwhelmed, his shoulders tensing. "You already knew that..."

"I know—but now it’s official!" she beamed, tightening her hold even more, completely unbothered.

Mee’s eyes narrowed instantly.

Slowly—deliberately—she leaned forward, her finger extending toward Liana like a drawn blade.

"You."

Liana froze mid-celebration.

Mee’s voice dropped, cold and sharp.

"Don’t try anything funny with my Kee."

The air at the table stilled.

A single heartbeat of silence—

Then—

Valeforia burst into laughter, leaning comfortably into Aiden’s side, clearly enjoying every second of it.

"Oh, this is already entertaining."

Liana puffed her cheeks, glaring. "I wouldn’t!"

Mee didn’t even blink.

Her gaze shifted—slowly—toward Kee.

"And you... don’t even think about doing anything weird with Ava either."

There was a quiet, dangerous edge beneath her tone.

Kee immediately raised both hands in surrender. "I won’t! I won’t! I swear!"

Aiden let out a soft chuckle, low and amused, watching the scene unfold like a spectator enjoying a familiar play.

Elowen spoke next.

Then, Mira continued. "Amelia Wystan."

A brief glance down.

"Assigned to a single room."

At Aiden’s table, Mee leaned back in her seat, crossing her arms with satisfaction.

"Mmm."

Elowen stepped forward again.

"Ela Voss... assigned to a single room."

Ela blinked softly, her shoulders relaxing almost immediately. A quiet breath left her lips as she nodded—relief, subtle but unmistakable.

More names followed.

Blending together.

Flowing through the hall like a steady current.

Elowen’s voice called once more.

"Lin Xinying... assigned to a single room."

Across the table, Lin straightened slightly, her eyes widening just a little before she composed herself. She glanced briefly toward Nyxion, who gave her an encouraging smile.

Lin returned a small nod, her nerves easing.

Mira’s voice followed.

Then—

Elowen voice called out once more. "Elarion Voss and Elara Voss."

Two figures rose in perfect sync.

The twins—still visibly bandaged from the trials, their expressions carrying faint irritation from their earlier defeat—stood with identical posture.

"Sharing a room. Registered as siblings."

They didn’t speak. They didn’t react. Just a single, synchronized nod.

A soft wave of murmurs spread across the hall.

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Meanwhile—

At Aiden’s table—

Luna had completely resumed eating.

"Hm... Master... this meat is really good."

Aiden exhaled softly, a faint smile forming again as he glanced at her.

Eventually—

Mira rolled up the scroll with a smooth, practiced motion.

"That concludes the dormitory assignments."

Elowen stepped forward one final time, her presence calming the hall once more.

"Room details will be provided individually. Please ensure you settle in before nightfall."

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the room, touching nobles and commoners alike.

"And once again... congratulations on completing the trials."

Applause followed.

Soft at first—

Then swelling into something fuller.

Warmer.

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At Aiden’s table—

Nothing had truly changed.

Liana was still clinging to Kee.

Mee was still glaring.

Valeforia was still smiling in amusement.

And Luna—

"...Master... can I take more?"

Aiden leaned back slightly, watching the lively chaos unfold before him, the noise, the warmth, the life of it all.

A faint smile touched his lips.

"Take whatever you want."

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END OF Chapter : 331 : DORMS AND DINNER! : 2

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