**Elizabeth's POV**
I was excited about the school trip—a week-long adventure that promised to whisk us away from the familiar buzz of city life. Our destination was a quaint village on the outskirts, where we would immerse ourselves in the workings of their local courtroom and gain a firsthand look at their legal proceedings.
This was an ordinary yet exciting off-campus activity for us students, filled with the promise of new experiences.
As I arrived at school that morning, the atmosphere buzzed with energy, and the bus was nearly packed with my coursemates. Standing at the bus’s entrance was Mr. Sebastian Gray, his expression serious as he checked off names against a register. Although several teachers were accompanying us, he was tasked with ensuring everyone was accounted for.
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