Hey everyone,
Just a quick heads-up—this chapter is a make-up release for last week. I accidentally only posted 2 chapters over the weekend (Saturday & Sunday) instead of the usual amount.
To make up for that, I'm posting this bonus chapter today, and there will be another extra chapter uploaded tomorrow as well.
Sorry for the mistake, and thank you all for your support and understanding!
– Author
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He didn't say anything. He just looked around.
Let it all settle.
Then the panel on the wall blinked.
[WELCOME: ETHAN NOCTURNE]
[ORIENTATION BEGINS TOMORROW AT 0800]
[YOUR PRESENCE HAS BEEN NOTED]
[THE UNIVERSITY AWAITS]
He didn't fully understand the last line.
But he didn't need to.
The place already felt different.
Not in a bad way. Just sharper. Like the walls were paying attention. Not judging—just aware.
Ethan took a slow step forward. The floor beneath his feet adjusted gently, molding around the weight of his movement.
