Although I ended up here because vice presidents were required to attend, this kind of thing was usually only for class presidents.
Which meant, after today, Elena would be sitting here alone while I enjoyed my peaceful afternoons elsewhere.
"The meeting will begin in five minutes!"
A loud voice echoed through the hall. The noise and chatter that had filled the room moments earlier faded away as everyone started to take their seats.
I glanced around. The atmosphere was heavier than I expected—more formal, more polished.
Soon after, a group of students entered through the large doors at the front. Their movements were smooth, confident—like people used to being in the spotlight.
Jewels glimmered on their uniforms, the light from chandeliers catching on their badges, brooches, and enchanted accessories. They looked like they'd stepped straight out of a portrait meant to show off the empire's elite.
And among them—one person stood out above all the rest.
