Buy the book...

As I handed over my precious eight gold coins to Alfred, his eyes gleamed at our combined wealth of ten shiny orbs. His mission was clear; purchase the coveted book we so desperately needed for our studies. Meanwhile, I had another objective in mind... diverting Alexander Tanrod's attention away from us by engaging him in pointless small talk.

Alfred moved swift as a shadow, slipping out of the stuffy classroom through the central exit without making a single sound. Once outside, he wasted no time heading towards the local bookseller, clutching those valuable pieces of metal tightly in his hand. He knew what was riding on this - not just success but also the satisfaction of delivering something crucial to his friends.

The Warty Toad droned on about some obscure theory during the lecture, but all I could think about was how soon it would end and when Alfred would return with our prize possession. Time seemed to crawl painfully slow under the weight of anticipation. Finally, after an eternity of sitting still, the class ended, and I rushed out into the crisp evening air, scanning the crowd for any sign of Alfred.

There he was, striding confidently towards me, triumphantly holding in his hands... his backpack bag, in which he usually carries textbooks, notes and stationery. Judging by the fact that Alfred winked several times with a conspiratorial look, he succeeded in completing his secret task.

He was able to obtain a much-needed trophy - a rare magic book!

My heart swelled with gratitude and relief at seeing my friend succeed in such a critical mission. We hurried back to the dorm room together, both eager to study its contents thoroughly that night.

Once inside, we settled down amidst piles of textbooks and notes, opening the new acquisition with reverence. As we delved deeper into its pages, sharing insights and debating theories late into the night, I couldn't help but feel grateful for Alfred's cunning plan and unwavering dedication. And as exhaustion finally overtook us, we collapsed onto our respective beds, knowing that this book would be instrumental in shaping our academic future.

But little did we know then, that very same night, another kind of education awaited us – one far more sensual and exhilarating than anything found within those hallowed pages…