Chapter 25: The Grand Announcement
After leaving the private training room, Aamir couldn't shake the strange feeling that had taken hold of him. It was as if the very air around him had changed. The gravity outside felt lighter—almost unnaturally so. His steps carried an unusual ease as he walked toward the sprawling campus of Nalanda University, his body adapting to the environment without even trying.
He covered the distance from the training hall to the campus in no time, his movements fluid and effortless. It felt almost surreal, as though the intense training he'd endured had rewired his very being.
He flexed his fingers and tested his reflexes as he walked, clenching and unclenching his fists. His arms felt weightless, yet brimming with strength. "Is this what real progress feels like?" he murmured to himself. "It's as if the weight of the world has been lifted."
The memory of the grueling hours in the private training room flashed through his mind. The intense gravity, the sweat-soaked floor, the constant struggle—it had all pushed him beyond his limits. But now, he understood why. The results were undeniable.
Just as he was lost in thought, the loud, booming voice of an announcement system interrupted him.
"Attention, all students! Please report to the main campus immediately. Those already on campus, please maintain peace and order as we gather. This is a university-wide announcement."
The sudden announcement stirred the quiet atmosphere of the campus. Students spilled out from buildings, dormitories, and training grounds, forming streams of people heading toward the central campus square. The air buzzed with curiosity and speculation, a lively energy rippling through the crowd.
"What do you think this is about?" one student asked, clutching a battered grimoire.
"Probably another test," someone replied, adjusting their robes. "They never let us rest, do they?"