THE ACADEMY WELCOMES DAEMON VAN ROSE [1]
Back at Merrick's Emporium, the cluttered shop hummed with a newfound purpose.
Merrick, Diaval, and Nakita huddled around the large wooden table in the back room, where an assortment of parchment, inks, and seals lay spread out.
Diaval's transformation into Daemon was nearly complete, but one crucial piece remained: an official invitation letter from the Remeya Magic Academy, inviting Daemon to join their faculty.
Merrick adjusted his spectacles and looked at Diaval.
"The invitation letter is perhaps the most critical part of your disguise. It needs to be flawless, indistinguishable from the real thing. Fortunately, I have a few tricks up my sleeve."
He rummaged through a drawer and pulled out a set of fine parchment and a quill with a delicate, intricately carved handle.
"This parchment is enchanted to resist forgery detection spells. And this quill—well, let's just say it writes convincingly."