Timeline: TC1853.05.12-13 (Week 5, Days 20-21)
Location: Seven Peaks - Knowledge Hall, Library
Naida - Opening Day
The Knowledge Hall rose three stories at the eastern edge of Seven Peaks' inner ring—white stone that seemed to glow in morning light, windows positioned to catch natural illumination without direct sun damage to delicate materials.
Naida stood in the entrance hall, surveying the space that had consumed two weeks of meticulous organization. Five hundred jade slips arranged across seven sections, each color-coded for quick identification. Formation arrays monitoring access, tracking purchases, preventing theft or damage.
Her public role: Elder Naida, Knowledge Hall administrator, ensuring disciples could access information freely.
Her private role: Shadow Pavilion spymaster, identifying sharp minds who could serve intelligence operations.
The duality required careful balance.
