As the practical exam ended early, the four-month study life of the students officially came to a close.
Due to the need to tally scores and announce the overall rankings, the Elizabeth Academy of Magic set the summer vacation to start on the first Monday after the practical exam.
This arrangement also provides ample time for out-of-town students who were about to leave Capital City to pack their belongings and arrange their travel plans.
Having decided early on to use the summer vacation to work hard and supplement her family's income by taking advantage of the price difference between the imperial capital and the countryside, Lyra did not arrange for a carriage to return home. Instead, she stayed in Capital City, accepting Astrid's invitation to become her personal maid.
