Lucan spent the better part of the night poring over the ancient texts he had managed to procure from the academy's library. His room was dimly lit by a single candle, the flame flickering as he turned the fragile pages, his mind racing with possibilities. According to his research, the third map piece he sought was a well-guarded secret held by a powerful professor known throughout the academy for his eccentric behavior—Professor Giovanni Vercelli.
Professor Vercelli was a figure of mystery within the academy, known for his reclusive nature and peculiar experiments. Few students ever interacted with him, and even fewer could claim to have seen the inside of his private collection. Lucan knew that gaining the professor's favor would be no easy task.
