The gray walls had the texture of some unknown metal. Patterns worn by the passage of time spiraled up to the peak, forming a beacon-like silhouette, though what stood at the top was an enormous pendulum.
A faint glow of particle energy shone through the gaps in the structure, flowing like nutrients through veins.
The Teleportation Array drew all its power from the Teleportation Tower, which connected to the Underground Energy Circulation Device beneath the Umbral Expanse.
A broad passage had been built beside the Teleportation Tower. Beyond it stood more magnificent buildings with an epic grandeur. Modern and classical styles blended perfectly. The Wizards who had built them were true geniuses.
Wizard Lando took a deep breath, spread his arms, and stretched. "The air in the Umbral Expanse feels so much better. I was suffocating out there."
Wizard Zephyr touched his Golden Mask without thinking, then turned to Wizard Ethan. "Senior Ethan, I'll return to the Withered Wood School and report in."
Wizard Ethan nodded, a faint smile on his face. Back in the Umbral Expanse, his mood had lifted despite himself.
More importantly, this Quota Mission had been completed perfectly. Now it was time to collect what was due to him.
Even the Wizard Families would struggle to find grounds for complaint. They could put pressure on him, but he had endured plenty of that before.
"I'm off too, Senior Ethan. Chief Saiya is waiting for my report. I worked hard on this, so you'd better put in a good word for me." Wizard Lando was still talking as he left. He clearly feared Chief Saiya.
"Interesting little fellow. Don't be so quick to marvel. There's plenty more ahead to surprise you." Wizard Ethan glanced at Ryan, then continued, "Umbral Wizard Academy is divided into the Upper Academy