The awakening ceremony had left a lingering buzz in the academy. Students were still brimming with excitement, discussing their newfound affinities, sharing theories about their potential, and speculating on the training that awaited them. Chase, however, had other things on his mind as he walked back to his temporary hostel—a rickety tent that barely kept out the cold.
As he passed by the library, its grand arched windows glowing warmly in the dim light of early evening, an idea struck him. The awakening ceremony was just the beginning, and he wanted to learn more about magic and how to wield his elemental power. If there was any place to start, it was here. With that, he changed course and pushed open the heavy wooden doors.
