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The Velammal Vidyalaya campus, morning. Students mill about with backpacks. The architecture is modern but has hidden Sanskrit inscriptions carved into the pillars. A neem tree in the center courtyard is massive—almost unnatural—with threads of gold running through its bark.

A hidden chamber. In the center: a floating Amsa (soul-shard) the size of a mango, radiating colors. velammal comics

KAVI (12, tech-whiz, carries a hacked school tablet) points the tablet at the ball. A holographic readout appears: “Residual Astra energy detected. Source: Unknown.” The Velammal Vidyalaya campus, morning

The five kids look at each other. Nervous. Excited. Arjun cracks his knuckles. The Velammal Vidyalaya campus

The floor opens silently into a spiral staircase lined with copper plates etched with Tamil-Brahmi script.