The early morning sun broke through the clouds, casting a golden hue over the empty schoolyard. Wei stood outside the gates, a sense of uncertainty lingering in the air. News had spread like wildfire—students were going missing, and the authorities had decided to close the school temporarily. Rumors circulated about strange happenings, whispers of shadows lurking in corners, and an unease settled over the community. To address the unrest, the school administration had called in shamans and priests to cleanse the grounds and ward off any dark influences.
For Wei, the unexpected closure felt like both a blessing and a curse. While he relished the time away from the stress of schoolwork and exams, the underlying anxiety about the disappearances gnawed at him. He couldn't shake the feeling that something sinister was afoot, something connected to the Shadow Sect and the high-grade stones that had been found scattered around.
