Amberine, Elara, and Maris sat across from Professor Astrid, their minds still processing the enormity of the opportunity they had been offered. The air in the office buzzed with anticipation, though exhaustion still weighed heavily on their shoulders. Astrid's words about the potential of their research had already sparked a mixture of excitement and anxiety, but she wasn't finished.
"This isn't just a simple project or a small academic paper," Astrid began, her tone deliberate. "What I'm proposing is a research initiative that will be presented at the Magicians' Arcane Symposium—a prestigious event where top scholars, professors, and even government officials gather to discuss breakthroughs in magical theory and practice."
