Lucan strolled through the grand corridors of the academy, his mind meticulously plotting the next steps in his pursuit of the map. His recent infiltration into the secretive student organization had gone unnoticed.
As he entered the dimly lit chamber where the organization members gathered, his eyes scanned the room with practiced ease. The atmosphere was thick with whispers and the rustle of papers as students pored over texts and discussed various plans and secrets.
His thoughts were interrupted by the sudden appearance of a girl he had never seen before. She was petite, with chestnut brown hair that cascaded down her back in loose waves, and a pair of sharp green eyes that held a spark of intelligence. Her presence was almost out of place, yet she moved with a confidence that suggested she belonged here.
"Lucan, right?" she said, her voice smooth and laced with curiosity. "I've heard a lot about you."
