Chapter 27: The Art of Passing Through
Ethan, Kai, and Aiden turned a corner in the corridor, the golden sunlight dappling over polished stone floors. Faint traces of mana lingered in the air, testaments to morning classes in the wings. They stopped in front of a darkened door, its brass plate inscribed with curling letters:
Advanced Essence Alteration
The Art of Passing Through
Kai cracked a smile. "You sure about this one? Sounded like the weirdo class."
Aiden shrugged, leaning forward to inspect the nameplate. "If we’re exploring magic beyond the elemental, this is recentfication. Essence mold is less obvious—underrated."
Ethan stared at the name. Passing Through—what did that imply? Transmutation? Ghost spells? Orcish invisibility?
He swallowed and nodded. "Let’s see."
They pushed open the heavy oak door.
The classroom was cavernous. Air hung thick with humidity and the odor of earth. Jars lined shelves set in alcoves—each jar held a writhing mass of soft, gelatinous life, floating in liquid. One jar contained a tiny proxy creature, twitching inside a cloudy fluid. Another held a quivering orb that pulsed with dull purple light.
Macabre and fascinating.
Students clustered in groups, chatting about lunch or the last exam. Only a few turned when the door squeaked.