When midterm break ended, the Sanctum of Mirrors was abuzz with activity as students returned. Anna and her friends walked through the grand gates of the school, their eyes scanning the familiar stone walls and towering spires. Despite the normalcy, the glowing marks on their wrists served as a constant reminder of the Reflection Game’s lingering presence.
The hallways were alive with chatter about the break. Students compared spell techniques they’d practiced at home, shared stories of family adventures, and exchanged enchanted trinkets gifted by relatives. But for Anna and her friends, their break had been far from ordinary.
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The Principal’s Summons
The next morning, as the students gathered for breakfast in the grand dining hall, an enchanted parchment appeared in front of Anna. The glowing script read:
“Anna Nilsen, report to the principal’s office immediately.”
Her friends exchanged worried glances.
“Why would he summon you?” Logan asked, his brow furrowed.
Anna
