Then he turned toward one of the professors. "Yulia," he said with urgency, "increased the strength of the academy's barrier spells. I want double the defensive and enchantments active immediately."
Professor Yulia gave a firm nod. She rushed to the edge of the field, where a large magic circle had been carved into the ground.
Kneeling beside it, she pressed her palm against the glowing lines and began to chant.
Arcane symbols began to glow around Professor Yulia, etched in a large circle near the edge of the training field. Soft blue light flickered from her eyes as she chanted spell after spell, her voice low and steady.
With each word, a gentle humming filled the air, like the quiet sound of wind moving through glass. Slowly, the magical barrier surrounding the academy pulsed and shimmered, becoming denser and more vibrant—it was now far stronger than before.
Sylvia stood nearby for a moment and turned to look at Principal Aldric.
