Inside the quiet restaurant, Owen and Leslie calmly ate their noodles. Their striking appearance as a couple drew admiration from many onlookers, especially the mages.
However, this tranquility was soon disrupted by Rictor's arrival.
Ssshhh…
Outside the restaurant, the air twisted, and suddenly, a dark void ripped open, forming a black space tunnel. Powerful spatial waves forced the crowd back.
Then, an elderly mage wearing an elegant white robe with a solemn expression stepped out.
It was none other than Rictor, the headmaster of Melodic Academy.
"The headmaster of Melodic Academy!"
As soon as Rictor appeared, everyone's attention was drawn to him, and expressions of surprise spread across their faces.
Melodic Academy, one of the three great academies of Middle Earth, was renowned, and nearly every mage dreamed of training there.
And Rictor, as its headmaster, was a legendary figure, known by all.