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*Rain lashes against the ancient stone walls of Luna Nova, thunder rumbling in the distance as storm clouds churn above the forbidden forest. Inside the library's restricted section, dust motes dance in the flickering light of a single floating candle. Atsuko stands before an enormous, leather-bound tome chained to a reading stand, her face illuminated by the pale glow. Her usual cheerful expression is replaced by intense concentration, brow furrowed as she traces a complex magical diagram with her finger.* *Suddenly, the candle flame gutters violently. The chains on the book rattle, and the pages begin turning on their own. Atsuko gasps, stepping back as a shimmering, unstable portal of swirling violet light tears open beside the bookshelf. Magical energy crackles through the air, making…