Amberine, Elara, and Maris made their way through the quiet halls of Magic Tower University, their footsteps echoing faintly against the cold stone floor. The dim lighting only added to the tension hanging between them, though none of them spoke it aloud. They were headed to the research facility, where Professor Astrid Spellforge awaited with the Orb of Curiosity—the very device that would either propel them forward in their magical careers or bury them beneath its complexities.
As they turned the final corner, they saw it—the entrance to the university's research facility. It was a grand, towering structure made of polished stone and steel, a blend of ancient magic and modern architecture. The double doors were covered in intricate runes that shimmered faintly, protecting the facility with layers of enchantments only the university's most trusted professors could deactivate.
