Kugh!

Epherene flinched and opened her eyes. She hurriedly looked around.

The scenery of the 77th floor of the tower greeted her. It was the office of Head Professor Deculein, neat and calm without a single speck of dust as always.

What the-

She was in the Imperial Palace. With Deculein, Adrienne, and Ihelm, in a white room.

Hmm.

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