The afternoon light bathed the school courtyard as Adrien made his way down the long corridor leading to the library. His mind teemed with images of spells and mana diagrams, yet something outside the window caught his attention.
A scene nearly knocked him off balance: a young girl was cornered by two students, taller and more robust than she. Their movements were brutal, methodical, and before she could react, a sickening crack rang out. Adrien felt a shiver run down his spine. The girl's leg had given way under the force of the attack. She fell to the ground, screaming in pain, while the two aggressors walked away laughing, disappearing into the crowd of students.
Without thinking, Adrien dashed out of the building. Each step seemed propelled by a new force, his young and agile body allowing him to traverse the grounds with a speed he had never known. Reaching the girl, he knelt, quickly assessing the severity of her injury. Her leg was fractured, and the pain left her partially immobilized. He sensed the mana around her, unbalanced and chaotic.
Adrien took a deep breath. His medical knowledge and his magic had to act in unison. He improvised a splint to immobilize her leg and focused his mana on the damaged tissues. A gentle warmth radiated through the fracture, stabilizing the bone and reducing inflammation. The girl let out a small cry of relief as Adrien maintained his concentration, balancing his energy flow to prevent overstimulation.
"Everything will be fine," he murmured, his voice firm yet soothing. "I'll take care of you."
He felt the girl's gaze, a mix of fear and gratitude, but also incomprehension: how could this young mage act so swiftly? As he worked, Adrien reflected: he was no longer just a student here. His role was to protect and to help, and his magic, combined with his scientific knowledge, granted him a power few could understand.
Once her leg was stabilized, they moved inside the library, away from curious eyes and passersby. The girl sobbed softly, her face twisted in pain and fear.
"Why?" she finally asked, her voice trembling. "Why did they do this to me?"
Adrien placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder:
"Some people act out of jealousy or cruelty. But what matters now is that you're safe. I'll make sure you're properly cared for, and that those who harmed you are brought to justice."
Listening to her, Adrien understood an essential truth: this world was governed not only by magic and knowledge, but also by the responsibility of those with the power to protect. Every action had consequences, and his accelerated learning placed him at the forefront of making a difference.
Adrien's inner reflection grew more intense: he had to find a balance between justice and morality, between protecting the weak and respecting the school's rules. Yet one thing was clear: the fusion of his scientific and magical knowledge was not merely an advantage—it was a mission.
As the girl began to calm and her mana flow returned to a steadier rhythm, Adrien stood, staring at the library door. The world around him had just offered its first true lesson in power and responsibility. And he already knew that this school, and this kingdom, would never be the same after his passage.