Kelly thought it might finally be her moment to shine.
She didn't believe this particular location would be the one that revealed everything they were searching for, but at the very least… she could outdo another member of the Dark Guild. Proving her worth, even in small victories, mattered more than she wanted to admit.
As they continued walking, Kelly realized they were heading back into the main Central Academy building. That alone caught her off guard.
Back into the academy?
Had she missed something?
A few moments later, they stepped through the wide, wooden archway that marked the entrance to the main library. The scent of old paper and polished wood hit her instantly. It was a massive space, filled floor to ceiling with towering shelves and organized by disciplines, sections, and even languages.
