When the dawn finally broke, its light filtering through the curtains, I reluctantly pulled myself out of bed, feeling more exhausted than I had in a long time. The previous night had been filled with missed opportunities and unanswered questions, leaving me with a sense of frustration and fatigue. Lady Sophia, the enigmatic figure who had captured my thoughts, remained elusive, her whereabouts unknown to me.
As I retraced the events of the evening, I realized that amidst the chaos of trying to locate Lady Sophia, I had completely forgotten a crucial detail—I didn't even know where she resided. Prince Hansel had mentioned in passing that she frequented both the nobles' quarters and the royal dormitory, a privilege granted to her as a high-ranking student. My heart sank as I acknowledged my ignorance.
