Novel's POV

It had been four days since I recovered and two since my adventure with the librarian. Today marked the start of a new school year. I couldn't believe I was already in my penultimate year. After everything that had happened with the necklace, I had to move back into my apartment to get ready for classes.

I was walking through the hallway toward Mr. Maxwell’s class when a voice stopped me.

“Hey!”

I turned and saw Emilia. I couldn't help but smile. “Hey.”

We walked quietly toward our wing of the building. My class started before hers, so we shared a quick wave goodbye before parting ways.

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