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Chapter 97: The Rise of Talor
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The quietness that settled over Ironsphire Academy in the wake of the rogue invasion was short-lived. The morning light streamed through the dirt stained glass windows.

The air was heavy, dense with grief and confusion. Students huddled in groups talking about about the student's kidnapped, the rogue attack, and what it could all mean.

Suddenly, the emergency bell tolled, its loud ring cut through the morning quietness like a blade.

Within minutes, the entire academy had gathered in the assembly ground. There eyes raised and full of questions.

High Warden Talor stepped onto the central podium. His expression was a perfect mask of sorrow and disappointment. He wore his black mourning robe, his head slightly bowed with his hands folded behind him with solemn dignity.

“My dear students,” he began with a calm voice, “yesterday's event was most unfortunate. But I want to assure you, there is nothing to be afraid of. I’ve ordered a full investigation. We will get to the root of this tre
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