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Orion just stared at all of them "I was thinking library."

Seris turned back to him, " You want to spend our precious break before hell in a library." She asked with a frown.

Orion just shrugged,

Seris just shook her head, "Definitely not."

"Are you all thinking what I'm thinking?" Orion asked.

"Oh, we're definitely splitting up," Seris replied with certainty.

Caelum and Selene hesitated, their eyes darting to Orion.

Orion could understand what was going through their mind, "You can't be with me all day, every day, besides this way, we can gain info and cover more ground. It's optimal."

They both thought it through before nodding.

"Good, so from tomorrow, we go our separate ways and reconvene on the last day to discuss whatever we find. Seris goes to the second floor, since that's the lounge and the best place to relate with seniors, Caelum explores Magnum 2and 3, Selene attends the lectures and briefs us on new info about the departments, and I head to the land of books." Orion recapped, excitement in his eyes.

They all nodded. Seris noticed the excitement in Orion.

"Do you really like books that much?" She asked, wondering how anybody would like such a thing.

Orion just coughed and reined in his excitement; even he couldn't tell when he'd become such a book enthusiast. Back on earth, he was a medical student, so his drive and relationship with books were quite high, but here it was further ramped up.

His most beloved section was history; it was like reading a fictional story of amazing characters, only they weren't fictional but records of real happenings.

"Now that that's settled, we can do something together for today. Maybe explore Magnum 1; it isn't as big as the rest, so we should be able to cover a large section today. What do you all think?" Orion asked.

"Alright," They all agreed.

"But wait, shouldn't we get a feeling or an estimate of what our points are worth before we buy anything?" Seris said.

"Buy? Why would we buy anything? We're just going to look around." Caelum replied with a raised brow.

Seris just stared at him with deadpan eyes.

"We definitely have to buy stuff, Caelum, not everyone's as boring as you are," Seris said, shaking her head.

Caelum's eyes just widened " What does buying stuff have to do with boring?" He asked, perplexed.

Seris just cast a pitying glance "That question is exactly why you're boring. Besides, buying something to gift would go a long way in relating with people."

Caelum was about to retort, but stopped when he heard her last line.

"Let's just go, we have 1000 points each, making 4000, we don't need to buy much, I'm sure we'll be alright," Orion said, already walking away.

They followed Orion down the wide corridor, the marble tiles underfoot shifting from pale silver to muted blue as their steps activated soft floor runes. Magnum 1 had none of the grand, overwhelming pressure of the orientation hall. Instead, its atmosphere felt calm, structured, lived-in, almost welcoming.

Students passed by in small clusters, some chatting, others walking briskly with eyes glued to their bracelets. The four moved together in a loose line, glancing at everything without slowing.

Seris let out a low whistle. "Not bad. I expected something more… boring."

Caelum raised a brow. "Are you allergic to boring?"

She ignored him.

The first major section they stepped into was a circular open space with floating platforms arranged in tiers. Each platform held small kiosks and stalls—some official academy shops, others run by seniors who'd apparently set up temporary stands for the week.

"Look at that one," Seris said, pointing to a senior advertising glowing wristbands. "Customised bracelet skins. For two hundred points?!"

Orion blinked. "That feels excessive."

The senior overheard and leaned forward. "Quality has a price, juniors."

Seris leaned back in exaggerated fear. "Never mind, suddenly my bracelet looks beautiful as it is."

Caelum snorted, dragging her away before she spent the entire budget on decorations.

They continued down the main path. The left wing opened up into what looked like a fitness arena—wide mats, open rings, and magically suspended platforms forming small combat spaces. A few seniors sparred on one of the elevated stages, their blows sharp and controlled.

Seris pressed a hand to the transparent barrier around the arena, eyes gleaming. "I'm coming here tomorrow."

"You're coming here every day," Caelum corrected.

Orion studied the academy-issued instruction boards nearby:

Combat Training Hall — Open Access

Restrictions: No high-tier spells. No destructive magic. No structural damage.

He nodded. "Makes sense. They don't want the place collapsing."

Seris hummed in agreement but didn't look away from the seniors. "I'm still going to challenge someone."

"Don't," Caelum warned.

"I'm going to challenge someone," she repeated.

Orion sighed.

They moved on.

The next section was a long row of glass-fronted rooms—quiet, orderly, each labelled with small glowing signs.

Selene stopped at one. "Meditation room. Interesting."

Inside, a few students sat cross-legged, runes pulsing softly around them. A calm, steady hum filled the room.

Selene nodded thoughtfully. "I may use this."

Seris tilted her head. "You meditate?"

"Yes."

"…Why?"

Selene gave her a slow stare. "Because I have sense."

Seris opened her mouth, closed it again, and kept walking.

Further down, they reached the recreational wing. This area was brighter—soft lights, floating cushions, tables with holographic game boards, and a mild buzz of conversation. Seniors lounged comfortably, chatting, eating, or competing in rune-projected card games.

Seris lit up instantly. "Now this is where I'm coming tomorrow."

Caelum shook his head. "You're going everywhere tomorrow."

"And? I'm versatile."

Orion scanned the area briefly. No chaos, no rowdiness—just relaxed energy. A few seniors glanced at the group, assessing them with mild curiosity. Seris waved at one group; they waved back, amused.

"See?" Seris said proudly. "I attract goodwill."

Caelum muttered, "Or trouble."

"Goodwill," she insisted.

They eventually drifted out of the lounge and continued down a quieter corridor. The last major wing was filled with small shops—uniform tailoring, basic potions, stationery, rune-engraving services, and a few food stalls. The scent of warm pastries drifted out from one corner.

Seris inhaled dramatically. "I'm buying something."

A cheerful vendor smiled. "First day? Try the honeyflame rolls! Only five points."

Seris froze. "Five?!"

She wasn't sure how much 5 points were worth.

"You have a thousand," Orion reminded her.

Seris immediately bought one.

She took a bite, eyes widening. "Okay… worth it."

Orion bought nothing, Caelum bought nothing, Selene bought nothing.

Seris judged them all.

When they finally looped back toward the central corridor, Orion looked around with a small nod. "We've covered a good amount."

Seris finished her pastry and stretched. "Tomorrow's going to be fun."

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