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Headmaster bring out a map for planning a counterattack. They can't sit back and wait for the enemies to attack again.
The air in the headmaster's chambers was tense, heavy with the weight of impending decisions.
The soft glow of lanterns illuminated the room, casting flickering shadows on the stacks of maps, battle reports, and ancient tomes that cluttered the oak desk.
Fowad sat at one end of the table, his Chaos Eye glowing faintly as he studied a detailed map of the rival families' territories.
Headmaster Grevan sat opposite him, his iron-clad bear eyes watchful of everything. Professor Caidus leaned casually against a bookshelf, while Helena stood beside Fowad, her falcon perched silently on her arm.
"You are right headmaster. We can't afford to wait," Fowad began, his voice steady but determined.
