Chapter 38: The Century Gala Mission
The soft morning light bled through the stained glass of Astaria’s grand hall, painting the marble floor with hues of rose and gold. It had been three days since our training session in the Arena — three days since the vote that officially bound me to leadership. I had spent most of that time reflecting on what it meant to guide not just a team, but a group of people who were slowly becoming my family.
The bell of the central tower tolled once, twice, thrice — a rare signal summoning all members of the Divinia Class. Santina and I exchanged a knowing glance as we gathered our cloaks and made our way through the winding corridors toward the Headmistress’s chamber. Something told me this wasn’t just a briefing. It felt… heavier.
When we entered the cha
