His return

Ethan returned to Ravenwood Academy, eager to share his achievement with his friends and classmates. As he walked into the physics class, he was met with a mixture of surprise and curiosity. His friends, including Victor, stared at him with a "what's going on?" expression.

Victor, the class bully, was particularly interested in Ethan's story. "So, you're the great linguist, huh?" Victor sneered. "I didn't know you were a genius, Ethan. What's next? Are you going to solve world hunger?"

Anna Maria, who was sitting next to Ethan, shot Victor a warning glance. "Hey, Victor, leave him alone," she said softly.

Ethan smiled wryly. "Thanks, Anna Maria," he said, his eyes locked on Victor. "But I think I'll let my achievements speak for themselves."

As the class began, Ethan's friends bombarded him with questions about his experience in the German Language Competition. They were all impressed by his skills and accomplishments.

However, Victor continued to taunt him throughout the class. Ethan tried to ignore him, focusing on his studies and his new quest for the ancient language.

After class, Ethan met up with Anna Maria in the library. She asked him about his experience in Berlin and what had led him to start searching for the ancient language.

Ethan shared his story with her, showing her the mysterious scroll and the cryptic message. Anna Maria listened intently, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"This is amazing," she said. "I've never heard of anything like this before. But I have to warn you, Ethan – you're getting yourself into something big. Are you sure you're ready for this?"

Ethan hesitated for a moment before nodding. "I think so," he said. "I've always been fascinated by languages and codes. And I have a feeling that this is something important."

Anna Maria nodded thoughtfully. "Alright then," she said. "I'm in too. Let's work on deciphering the puzzles together."

What do you think? Should Ethan and Anna Maria continue their quest for the ancient language together, or should they keep it a secret from their classmates?

Ethan and Anna Maria decided to work together to decipher the puzzles and uncover the secrets of the ancient language. They spent every spare moment researching, brainstorming, and solving riddles, often staying up late into the night to make progress.

As they delved deeper into their quest, they began to notice strange occurrences around Ravenwood Academy. Symbols and codes would appear on the walls, and some students would whisper strange phrases in the hallways. Ethan and Anna Maria started to feel like they were being watched, and they began to suspect that they were getting close to uncovering a hidden truth.

One night, as they were working on a particularly tricky puzzle, they received a mysterious message that read:

"Meet me at the old oak tree in the woods at midnight. Come alone."

Ethan and Anna Maria looked at each other nervously. They knew they shouldn't go alone, but they were also curious about who could be sending them such a cryptic message.

"I'll go," Ethan said finally. "You stay here and keep working on the puzzle. If I don't come back within an hour, call for help."

Anna Maria nodded reluctantly. "Be careful, Ethan. And if you do find out what's going on, don't go alone next time."

Ethan arrived at the old oak tree at midnight, his heart racing with anticipation. A figure was waiting for him, shrouded in shadows.

"Who are you?" Ethan asked, trying to keep his voice steady.

The figure stepped forward, revealing a woman with piercing green eyes. "My name is Elara," she said. "I've been watching you, Ethan. You have a rare talent for languages. I think you can help me unlock a powerful secret."

What do you think? Should Ethan join forces with Elara, or should he be cautious and return to Anna Maria?