The students came with curiosity written all over their faces eyes wide, whispering among themselves, some nearly tripping over their feet as they took in the towering paper castle dominating the courtyard. The structure pulled attention like a magnet, drawing students from every direction.
At the front of the crowd, several older students from Orderhall pushed forward with the air of authority. One of them, a tall girl with tightly bound royal purple hair and sharp-edged glasses that reflected the castle like steel, stepped ahead with a stiff spine and narrowed eyes. The silver badge on her uniform gleamed sharp and unmistakable.
"You're not allowed to build structures on Soladors grounds. Who authorized this?" she demanded, her tone cold, clipped, and full of challenge.
Alina frowned instantly at the sound of the voice behind her. She turned slowly, arms crossing tightly over her chest, her eyes narrowing as she scanned the tall girl.
