Morning Visit

"I think this should suffice to lessen Euphemia's nagging, right?" I mused to myself as I held the potion, I had crafted during the entrance exam. It glistened within the translucent vial, its magical essence dancing with an ethereal light.

While I didn't have the precise notes on how to actually make it, I had a strong conviction that Euphemia, with her exceptional alchemical talents, would be able to reverse-engineer this potion almost immediately upon seeing it. She was, after all, the one who had created it in the future.

As I busied myself with preparing for class, an unexpected knock disrupted my morning routine.

??? 'Why would someone visit me so early in the morning?'

Intrigued and somewhat puzzled by the early visitor, I made my way to the door and swung it open. I was met with a sight that left me both astonished and bewildered.