Lucan was in the middle of grading papers when the principal's messenger knocked on his door. The message was brief: "The principal requests your presence immediately."
Lucan put down his pen and made his way to the principal's office, wondering what could be so urgent. As he entered, the principal looked up at him.
"Lucan," the principal began, folding her hands on the desk, "I have news regarding the White Pegasus Shrine."
"Is it about the plan we discussed?"
The principal shook her head. "There's been a change. After careful consideration, it has been decided that instead of a fake assignment, you will be the one actually chosen to go to the White Pegasus Shrine."
"I... am truly going?"
"Yes," the principal confirmed. "You saved the academy during the recent crisis and have consistently been one of our most diligent teachers. There is no one more deserving."
