J-Novel Heart

Chapter 1: Graduating From the Academy of Magic

Holmes and I rang the bells together, bowed twice, clapped twice, recited the traditional prayer that begins with, “O Gods, purify us from evil,” bowed once more, and then left the building. There were a lot of people in the shrine grounds.

Roughly forced onto her feet by the muscular guards, Alphina ascended the steps. She thought she might try to shoot a wink or two at the crowd glaring at her, but a decapitated head with one eye closed sounded like it would be too creepy, so she controlled herself.

After they bound Alphina to the guillotine, the guards left.

Now, I wonder where my hundredth time i