As the last of the conference attendees departed, the vibrant echoes of collaborative magic still resonated through the halls of the neutral city's grandest assembly venue. The success of the inaugural "Convergence of Magics" had surpassed even Maya and Jalen's optimistic expectations. Yet, amidst the celebration, a reflective mood had taken hold of them both. The journey ahead promised new challenges, but also immense opportunities.
In the quiet that followed the conference's close, Maya found herself drawn to the solitude of the venue's ancient library. The walls, lined with tomes containing centuries of magical wisdom, seemed to whisper secrets of the past that could inform the future. Jalen, meanwhile, ventured into the city, mingling with the locals and practitioners who lingered, eager to absorb the residual energy and diverse perspectives that might inspire their next steps.
