From MC's Perspective:
After our half-hour discussion, we decided it was time to leave. I felt a sense of relief, convinced that the worst was behind us. As we stepped out of the hall, the front was eerily quiet. Not a single wizard student was in sight. My eyes widened in surprise.
It dawned on me that the news must have spread quickly. Fear of punishment had likely kept everyone away. Carolina bid me farewell before heading off in her own direction. I glanced around the surrounding area, taking in the unusual silence, before following suit.
On my way back to the dorm, I couldn't shake the feeling that the elder who had appeared earlier was somehow protecting me. The thought was both comforting and perplexing. I shook my head, trying to dismiss the idea as a figment of my imagination.
With a renewed sense of determination, I continued my journey.
Meanwhile:
