The night over Arcadia Academy had settled into a gentle tranquility.
The chaos of lectures, training sessions, and bustling academy life had long since faded, leaving behind only the soft silence that accompanied the late hours. Moonlight streamed through the window of Luca's dorm room, bathing the wooden floor and neatly arranged furniture in silver light while a cool breeze occasionally drifted through the slightly opened window.
For once, Luca was not buried beneath ancient mysteries.
Not thinking about the abyss.
Not thinking about the silver-haired figure.
Not thinking about the Vice Dean.
Instead, he sat comfortably at his desk with a small smile on his face while a communication crystal rested before him.
The crystal glowed softly.
Then suddenly—
A burst of golden light filled the room.
A tiny holographic figure appeared above the crystal.
The figure was small enough to fit in both hands.
Golden hair cascaded down to her shoulders.
