Ascendance of a Bookworm: Royal Academy Stories - First Year

As the graduation ceremony concludes and silence reclaims the academy library, Solange finds herself reflecting on a remarkably eventful term. The memories forged during this period are far from ordinary, shaped entirely by the presence of one extraordinary student. This side series shifts the narrative lens to explore Rozemyne’s first year at the Royal Academy through an array of fresh viewpoints, revealing the profound impact she left on everyone around her. Rather than following a single perspective, this volume weaves together the experiences of first-year archduke candidates Wilfried, Hannelore, and Ortwin, alongside Rozemyne’s dedicated retainers, fellow students from Ehrenfest, and even the dormitory supervisors tasked with managing the chaos. Events that previously unfolded only behind closed doors or in the margins of the main story are finally brought into the light, offering a richer understanding of the political and social currents flowing through the academy. Comprising eighteen interconnected short stories, this collection serves as a nostalgic return to the beloved biblio-fantasy world. It invites readers to delve back into the halls of the Royal Academy, uncovering untold moments and hidden reactions that defined Rozemyne’s unforgettable first year.