The night air was thick with anticipation as Valen made his way to the hidden chamber in the academy's oldest wing. Every step echoed through the dark corridors, the sound barely reaching his ears as he stayed close to the shadows. His thoughts lingered on Aylara's warning and Lian's cautionary words. The Eclipse's motives were unclear, and their methods were dubious at best. But he knew what he wanted—leverage. And if it meant stepping into the Eclipse's web to get it, he was willing to take the risk.
A cloaked figure waited at the end of the hallway, their face hidden in the shadows. As Valen approached, they inclined their head in silent acknowledgment, gesturing toward a heavy stone door at the far end. "Your test awaits," the figure said, their voice cold and impassive.
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