Raúl Urena

**Raúl Urena** was a student at the Alpha-Gamma Argentine Academy of Witchcraft, led by the Lanier Brothers, known for his mysterious disappearance and subsequent discovery dead within the academy.

Since 1989, Raúl had been immersed in his studies at the academy alongside his close friend Joaquín Ferrero. On a fateful day, while Joaquín attempted a spell, he accidentally triggered a stained glass enchantment that weakened his own magical powers, while in contrast, Raúl's powers significantly amplified. Raúl acquired a stunning talent for effortlessly harnessing various forms of magic. Impressed by his prodigious abilities, Jean-Gérard Lanier entrusted Raúl with the task of working with ancient artifacts from lost civilizations.

Through these artifacts, Raúl demonstrated power that even surpassed that of his own teachers. However, Philippe Lanier, another one of his mentors, grew increasingly concerned about this situation. Philippe believed that having students with unknown powers posed a significant risk and would be difficult to control. On the other hand, Jean-Gérard firmly believed that Raúl would elevate the academy to new heights of excellence and could potentially become the successor to the Lanier Brothers as a teacher for future generations.

While Philippe, obsessed with the prophecy of the next eminent Sorcerer, insisted that it couldn't be Raúl because the latest inquiry with the Mystic Oracle had revealed that it would be a woman, Jean-Gérard had chosen to completely dismiss the prophecy and focus solely on enriching the cultural aspects of the academy. These stark differences between the brothers, increasingly pronounced and rooted in their opposing visions for the institution's future, created a constant conflict that fractured their relationship and threatened to divide the academy itself.

Jean-Gérard was convinced of his prodigious student's immense potential and was determined to propel him towards new horizons, involving him in the education of future generations of sorcerers. This growing tension not only reflected the discrepancies between the brothers but also the crossroads at which the academy found itself, with its destiny and legacy hanging in the balance.

Raúl Urena began exhibiting unusual behavior that caught the attention of his peers at the Alpha-Gamma Academy of Witchcraft in Argentina. Raúl would proudly and ostentatiously display his magical powers, leaving everyone impressed by his superior abilities. He openly boasted about his skills and achievements, belittling his classmates with condescending remarks and an air of superiority. His change in attitude created an uncomfortable and tense atmosphere among those who had once considered Raúl a close friend.

His haughty and arrogant behavior created divisions among the students of the academy. Some began to doubt the true nature of Raúl and whether his meteoric rise in the world of magic was connected to some form of dark influence.

Philippe Lanier was deeply troubled by Raúl Urena's change in behavior at the Alpha-Gamma Argentine Academy of Witchcraft. He observed with concern how Raúl became haughty and condescending towards his fellow students, ostentatiously displaying his magical powers. Philippe feared the consequences of this behavior and how it could impact the harmony and safety within the academy.

From Philippe's perspective, Raúl's behavior posed a potential threat to the stability and purpose of the academy. He was concerned that Raúl's negative influence could spread to other students, distorting the fundamental values of the institution and jeopardizing the safety and learning of everyone involved.

## Death

The sudden absence of Raúl Urena from classes caused surprise among his classmates and professors. However, the true shock came the next day, on the morning of Wednesday, August 11, 1993, when Estefanía Milanetti, a student at the academy, made a chilling discovery. She found the mummified body of Raúl inside a drawer, leaving everyone in a state of shock. Jean-Gérard, deeply devastated by the tragic loss of his talented student, decided to take action and assigned three students the task of investigating what had happened.

However, the investigation was abruptly interrupted by Philippe Lanier, who had always been critical of the use of ancient artifacts in the academy. Philippe forced the investigation to cease, concealed the events, and erased any memories of the few students who were aware of the incident.

Philippe managed to convince Jean-Gérard that it was the most sensible thing to keep the events secret, arguing that it was necessary to avoid a scandal that could harm the school's reputation. Although Jean-Gérard regarded the academy as his own child, Philippe did not share the same sentiment and, in reality, was tired of the institution and the constant search for the next eminent Sorcerer, which had been in vain so far.

Weeks later, Philippe Lanier made the definitive decision to leave the academy, leaving Jean-Gérard Lanier in an untenable position. Without his brother to share the responsibilities and facing the consequences of Raúl's tragic incident, Jean-Gérard was forced to accept the reality that it was impossible to keep the academy running. With the weight of failure and overwhelming emotional burden, Jean-Gérard made the difficult decision to close the academy in the near future, bringing an end to an era of magical learning.

In the final stage of the academy, Jean-Gérard Lanier found himself alone, facing the challenge of managing the situation after Philippe's departure. With the goal of avoiding alarming the students and preserving the institution's reputation, Jean-Gérard resorted to lies and manipulation.

To conceal Philippe's absence, Jean-Gérard concocted false arguments, claiming that his brother was on a trip and would soon return. He presented this version to the students, striving to maintain the appearance of normality and continuity in the academy.

As the closure of the academy drew near, Jean-Gérard devised a plan to hide the truth and facilitate the apprentices' transition back to their everyday lives. He organized a contest with supposed attractive prizes, but in reality, the prize was memory erasure. In this way, Jean-Gérard hoped that the students would return to their lives without any recollection of the academy.

Thus, through deceit and manipulation, Jean-Gérard ultimately closed the academy discreetly and preserved the illusion of normalcy, albeit at the cost of truth and the freedom of choice for the students themselves.

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