The young mage also leaned in. "No matter where it leads, this could be the key to unlocking the artifact's full secret. We need to study it more deeply."
Dean Bruce nodded. "Exactly, but we have to be cautious. The previous attack by the black-robed mages shows that many forces are eyeing this artifact. We can't afford to let any more information leak out."
Thus, they set up a research facility in a secret underground room within the school, accessible only to the three of them. During their research, Dean Bruce discovered that the mysterious runes seemed to react to specific magical frequencies.
"Try adjusting your magic to this frequency," Dean Bruce said, pointing to a symbol on the rune.
The headmaster and the young mage followed his instructions, adjusting their magic accordingly. Suddenly, the artifact emitted a faint glow, and within the glow, some blurry images began to form.
"Is that... an image?" the headmaster said, surprised.
