Aria's mind reeled as she walked alongside Ji-Hyun. Magical abilities? It sounded absurd, yet...
"Ji-Hyun, what do you mean?" Aria asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Not here," Ji-Hyun replied, her eyes scanning the crowded streets. "Meet me at the old temple tonight. Midnight."
Aria nodded, her heart racing.
That night, Aria snuck out of her family's apartment, making her way to the ancient temple on the outskirts of Seoul. Ji-Hyun waited, shrouded in shadows.
"Follow me," Ji-Hyun said, leading Aria through the temple's labyrinthine corridors.
They reached a hidden chamber, where a figure awaited.
"Aria, this is Jae-Hwan," Ji-Hyun introduced. "He's been watching over your family for years."
Jae-Hwan's piercing gaze seemed to see right through Aria.
"Welcome, Aria," Jae-Hwan said, his voice low and mysterious. "You're ready to learn the truth."
Aria's world expanded as Jae-Hwan revealed the Ordinarys' secrets.
"Your family's magical abilities are real," Jae-Hwan explained. "But they're not the only ones. There are others, hidden in plain sight."
Aria's mind struggled to comprehend.
"What others?" she asked.
Jae-Hwan's expression turned grave.
"Those who seek to exploit your family's powers. Ancient forces, hidden for centuries."
Aria's heart sank.
"What do they want?"
Jae-Hwan's eyes locked onto hers.
"They want to control the Ordinarys. And through you, the entire magical community."
Aria's destiny began to unfold.