The southern Arcadia.
Home of Edwin.
Inside the large marble hall, Edwin's father, sat with a crumpled newspaper in his hand.
His eyes burned with frustration as he read the bold headline once more:
"Rescue Attempt at Blackstone Plaza—90% of the Villagers Lost."
The article detailed how the academy's first-year students, led by Professor Sylvia's rescue initiative, had only managed to save a portion of the villagers.
It listed the names of the students who took part: Kael Ashford, Elysia Von Arctria, Edwin Leonhart, Alina, Jin Halden, Selene, Isolde, and Seraphina.
The words seemed to stab at his father's pride.
His voice boomed through the rooms.
"Edwin! Edwin!"
Upstairs, footsteps echoed.
Edwin came rushing down the staircase.
Behind him, a small figure clung tightly to his arm—his younger sister, Lina.
"Coming, Father!" Edwin said breathlessly.
Lina, no older than eight, peeked from behind her brother's arm.
