The night was deep.
In an ordinary first-year dormitory within the Glory Kael Magic Academy's female dormitory area, the moisture had not completely dissipated yet, and the room still retained the lingering scent unique to a young girl.
The soft magic wall lamp illuminated the interior in a warm, yellowish glow.
Sylvia had just finished bathing.
She sat on the edge of her single bed by the window, wearing only a thin cotton nightgown.
The style of the nightgown was very simple, featuring a round neck and short sleeves, with a length reaching the knees. The soft fabric clung to her body, outlining the curves of a girl whose figure was just beginning to develop.
Because of the hot water's soak, her exposed skin-her slender neck, rounded shoulders, and the gracefully lined arms and calves-was flushed with a healthy, enticing pink, resembling a ripe peach that could yield juice with a gentle touch.
A few strands of dampened pink hair clung to her smooth forehead and cheeks, while tiny water droplets gathered at the ends of her hair, sliding down slowly.
She wore neither shoes nor socks, her jade-like feet treading bare upon the cool yet clean wooden floor.
Her toes curled slightly from the chill of the floorboards, the skin on the insteps of her feet was fair to the point of being nearly translucent, revealing the faint greenish slender veins beneath. Her ankles were dainty, and the arch of her feet possessed a graceful curve.
Droplets of water slid down from her calves, passed her delicate ankles, and finally gathered at her heels, dripping onto the floor and leaving a few dark, circular marks.
She sat slightly sideways, one hand unconsciously twisting the hem of her nightgown while the other propped up the edge of the bed. Her