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CHAPTER 261
~Valerie's POV~
"Alright, students," Professor Winnie clapped her hands, the sharp sound cutting through the low morning chatter. "Time for today's group assignment."
Groans echoed from every corner of the clearing. No one liked being split into groups. Especially not when it meant traipsing through the wilderness.
"You'll be divided into five groups. Each will collect five rare plant specimens. You'll find them growing naturally within this zone."
She tapped the hologram map hovering in front of her. "Your list: Crimson Veil, Fae Lantern Root, Moonshade Petals, Grim Ivy, and Starcap Mushrooms. I suggest you review your notes before stepping into the collection zones. Some of these are poisonous if handled incorrectly."
The students began shuffling into their assigned teams as she called names from a digital tablet.
"Group One: Kai, Dristan, Isla…"
I blinked, waiting.