Chapter 50: (L) The Journey to Dawnstar Begins

Ling'er swung open the heavy door to Headmistress Agatha's office, nonchalantly entering with Bella in her arms. The first thing that struck the Shadow Carbuncle was the ethereal glow emanating from the delicate, faint blue flames that softly illuminated the space. The gentle light lent an otherworldly quality to the room, casting shadows that seemed to dance and sway as if alive. The effect was both mesmerizing and slightly unnerving.

Her eyes were immediately drawn to the centerpiece of the chamber—Headmistress Agatha's imposing desk as she sat behind it, scribbling away on a scroll. The desk seemed to be carved with intricate, ancient symbols and adorned with mysterious objects that seemed to pulse with latent power. The soft light of the blue flames flickered against the desk's surface, creating an ever-shifting tapestry of light and shadow.