The lobby of Linea Hall was a complete mess.
The once-brilliant chandelier had been shattered and rolled across the marble floor.
Shards of broken glass rode the night air, scattering everywhere and catching at people's feet.
An acrid stink mixed with ash made me wrinkle my nose.
"Sob..."
"A-ah, what do we do!"
Between the broken tables and torn sofas, the sounds of students sobbing and groaning drifted out here and there.
"E-everyone, stay calm... Don't panic!"
The voice of Assistant Professor Elmsworth, who was on patrol duty tonight, echoed hollowly.
His terrified cry only served to heighten people's fear instead of calming them...
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