Noctis sat between Ethan and Lena, still feeling disappointed at the quest menu. He tapped his legs lightly, waiting, until he heard a small chime echo across the hall, glancing towards the stage.
The lights went out, covering the hall, but a few spotlights lit up the stage and focused on it.
The students stopped talking and whispering to each other as all of their eyes turned to the stage.
A swirling vortex of green mana appeared in the center of the stage; as it expanded to the size of a door, the students stared in awe as a figure emerged from the vortex, radiating a powerful presence that made them feel calm and put everyone at ease.
She was tall, with long ash-blonde hair that cascaded over her shoulders. She had significantly longer ears than humans, indicating that she was an elf. Her crystal-like emerald eyes shone as she scanned the hall, observing each student.
