The massive airship slowly descended toward a sprawling complex nestled atop a high mountain, bathed in the soft glow of the afternoon sun. Lumina Academy was a breathtaking sight — towering white spires, gleaming glass domes, and lush gardens that seemed to pulse with a subtle magical energy.
Zane pressed his forehead against the cool glass window, eyes wide. "This place... it's unreal."
Sera smiled beside him. "Welcome to Lumina. The event here is a big deal — the best from all academies come to compete and learn."
As the ship touched down on a platform, a throng of students and faculty in elegant uniforms gathered to greet the newcomers. The air buzzed with anticipation and a faint electric charge that set Zane's senses on edge.
Sera leaned in, whispering, "And somewhere in here is Valerie."
Zane's gaze hardened. "I want to meet her."
Together, they stepped off the airship and into a new Chapter of their journey — one full of rivalries, alliances, and secrets waiting to unfold.