Forest near Astralis Arcanum,
The academy servant stepped forward, his voice carrying firmly across the gathered students.
"Students, this right here is the entrance to the dungeon." He gestured toward the wooden door set into the roots of an enormous, ancient tree. Its frame seemed to grow directly out of the trunk, the bark around it carved with glowing, unfamiliar runes that pulsed faintly like a heartbeat.
"This dungeon is classified as an E-rank dungeon. Your task is simple—you will explore it, conquer it, and return with proof of your efforts. You must face the creatures within, claim their remains as evidence, and ultimately slay the dungeon boss."
The servant's eyes scanned the group, lingering a moment on the youngest, most nervous-looking students.
