After Queen Lucy proposed the continental academy lockdown, both the Crescent and Solara delegations agreed—despite the obvious consequence: widespread panic. The news, if delivered without care, could incite fear across the kingdoms. To prevent unrest and avoid tipping off the hybrids, the three kingdoms agreed to circulate a fabricated, yet convincing, cover story.
It was a concise and calculated statement, drafted by King Valemir himself—fitting, since his daughter stood at the heart of the crisis.
The message read:
"Following recent concerns regarding magical facility standards, all academies will undergo a continent-wide lockdown to implement advanced security protocols and shielding wards. This is a proactive step to ensure the long-term safety of our future mages and knights."
Why did they believe this would work?
