Chapter 109: The Path of Elemental Balance
The soft murmur of students filled the spacious classroom, an elegant hall adorned with paper screens, calligraphy scrolls, and intricate depictions of the Five Phases in perfect harmony.
A delicate fragrance of sandalwood lingered in the air, lending an air of serenity to the setting.
At the front of the room, a woman stood with the poise of someone deeply in tune with the very fabric of magic itself.
She was tall, her bearing regal yet unassuming.
Raven-black hair cascaded down her back in a neat braid, and her sharp, intelligent eyes surveyed the room with the quiet authority of a seasoned Onmyōji.
She wore a jet-black kimono with embroidered silver cranes taking flight along the hem, the contrast against the pristine white of her underlayer only emphasizing her presence.
She turned, her voice calm yet commanding.
"Welcome, students. I am Asano Reina, your instructor in Onmyōdō.
Our path is one of balance, understanding, and respect for the forces that shape the world.
Today, we welcome a new student."
She gestured toward the doorway, where Nero had just stepped in, his Hogwarts robes traded for Mahoutokoro's traditional uniform.