Adam stepped into the vast auditorium of the Academy, his boots echoing softly against the polished tile floor.
The space was a marvel of modern engineering, its sleek, high-tech design was evidence to the academy's progressive vision.
Holographic panels lined the walls, shimmering with faint, programmable glyphs that shifted between welcome messages and the school's crest.
Which was a silver phoenix with six feathered tails.
The ceiling arched high above, embedded with crystalline fixtures that refracted light into subtle prisms, casting a futuristic glow in the room.
While there was many rows of ergonomic seats, crafted from nano-material, that awaited the incoming students, their surfaces faintly pulsing with embedded sensors to adjust for comfort.
The stage at the front was a broad, elevated platform, its surface a glossy black that reflected the ambient light like a still lake.
