The entrance to the Royal Class camp was protected by guards who were selected from the Temple. They were all carefully chosen only after their identities had been verified.0

While the individual combat abilities of the Royal Class students were important, the presence of the renowned hero Ellen Artorius made the camp even more significant. 0

She attracted the attention of not only ordinary soldiers, but also high-ranking officials and dignitaries from various nations, who all came to catch a glimpse of her.0

Ellen’s fame was beyond description, and many of these dignitaries would come up to the guards and demand that they summon Ellen. “Do you know who I am?” they would say, but the gatekeepers of the Royal Class camp were perfectly capable of ignoring such rude remarks from high-ranking officials without batting an eye.0

Entry to this part of the camp was strictly prohibited to anyone without prior approval, and any attempt to sneak in or being caught inside would suffer punishment as severe as if they had insulted the imperial emperor himself.0

Despite this, people still lingered around the area, even knowing full well the restrictions. The orders were strict: no one except designated “personnel” was allowed. However, this restriction applied only to people.0

“… Huh?”0

As always, the gatekeepers, who were vigilant against both ordinary people and ignorant officials, were taken aback when they saw a cat trotting towards the garrison entrance. 0

“A cat…?”0

“What’s a cat doing here?”0

“Indeed.”0

Only one cat was approaching. However, it was carrying a small black kitten in its mouth, which was...0