Astralis Arcanum – Teachers' Residence
Zane's Room
From the outside, Zane's room looked calm and ordinary—its door shut, its lights dim.
But inside, the air shimmered faintly under the soft hum of a blue mana barrier, sealing the space completely. Runes of concealment flowed across the walls like liquid light, forming layers of protection even the academy's top mages wouldn't detect.
In the middle of the room sat Zane, relaxed as always, leaning back in his chair.
Dozens of holographic screens floated in front of him, each displaying a different team's progress inside the Conscious Nexus.
The flickering images reflected in his deep violet eyes—each screen showing a different maze, a different struggle.
One screen showed Maera Raynhart, calm and analytical even in the shifting labyrinth. Beside her were Colonel Alven, Drevin Solveil, and a girl with the same dark green hair color as Seris Velmira—her features were timid and afraid.
