Monday morning.
When the first rays of sunlight spilled across the campus of Iketerite Academy, golden slanting beams rose and fell upon the red-brick walls of the ancient buildings, making them glimmer faintly with crystalline light.
The native plants of Ikelite swayed in the morning breeze. Trees and lawns were covered in the dew of dawn, and the air was filled with a fresh fragrance.
Accompanied by the warbling songs of orioles and sparrows, the grand entrance to the Main Library slowly opened. Students gradually appeared across the campus as well. Some hurried to their morning classes, while others leisurely enjoyed their breakfasts, with occasional laughter drifting through the air.
After crossing the green lawn where the Old Liberal Arts Building stood beyond the Magic Engineering Institute Border and walking a few more minutes, one could see an iron-tower-like building with an artistic glass curtain wall. Sunlight reflected off it, making it appear tall and radiant.
The fifth floor of the Magic Engineering Institute Main Building.
Inside the Dean's Office.
Professor Bora Ao sat at his worktable, surrounded by blueprints, components, and various mechanical tools.
He had only arrived at the office a short while ago, yet he was already holding a mechanical pencil and rapidly sketching on a translucent blue blueprint. Every so often, he stopped to inspect the small, intricate components beside the blueprint through his Magical Engineering glasses.
His slightly tousled pale hair glimmered faintly beneath the office lights. His eyes were focused, and he was completely immersed in the work before him.
Just then.
Two cautious, faint knocks sounded from outside the door. Whoever was there seemed to be trying their utmost not to disturb Professor Bora Ao, but the matter was clearly important.
"Come in."
Bora Ao did not raise his head. His low voice