The morning after the tournament dawned quietly, the sun filtering through the windows of Lyra and Victor's shared dorm. The room was a comfortable mix of activity and calm, with books and papers scattered on the table and the soft hum of conversation filling the air. After the intensity of the tournament, the group had decided to take a day to recover, reflect, and explore some lingering curiosities.
Lyra stretched as she settled into her chair, her muscles still sore but her spirit light. "So, where do we start? Dungeon research or monster cores?"
Victor glanced up from the book he was leafing through, his dark eyes thoughtful. "Let's start with the cores. They're tied to dungeons anyway, so understanding them better might help with both."
