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**Chapter 7: The Revealing Image**

As dusk caressed the colorful stained glass windows of the central library, Caius Elanon and Evaline Vexis were deeply involved in their investigation, surrounded by parchments, mystical books, and star maps that could aid in locating the missing Leander. The atmosphere was a cauldron of magic and mystery – the kind of place where knowledge came to life and the secrets of the past could be rediscovered.

Caius held up an enigmatic photograph they had received from a resident of the nearby village – the last known image of Leandro, captured just hours before his disappearance. The image itself seemed innocent: Leandro was present at a local fair, framed by colorful tents and the carefree smiles of other attendees. But, like everything in magic, the ordinary often camouflaged the extraordinary.

Evaline approached her, her sharp intuition suggesting she look beyond the surface. With a murmur and a gesture, she cast a revelation spell, allowing mortal eyes to see what was usually reserved for the supernatural. The photograph began to subtly shift, colors swirling in intricate patterns. And then, a small detail came to light: the distorted image of a familiar face on the outskirts of the fair – Ogram.

"There he is," murmured Evaline, a hint of confirmation mixed with the surprise in her voice.

"And it appears he was watching Leander," Caius replied with the weight of years of experience adding to the gravity of the situation.

Turning to an old notebook, Caius quickly flipped through the pages filled with records about the academy's students. There was Ogram again, described as an exceptionally talented student who had appeared out of nowhere, putting down roots at the university with unusual cunning for someone from such humble origins.

"I've been seeing him with one of the new girls, Pietra," Evaline said, her mind conjuring up their encounters in the hallways. "He seems...protective."

"It could be a distraction, perhaps even an unwitting accomplice," Caius pondered, his mind meticulously reeling off Ogram's possible moves.

However, outside the investigators' sphere of knowledge, Ogram was at his own game of chess, moving skillfully through the shadows he himself had woven. The news that a revealing photograph was circulating in the hands of the inquisitors reached him through the cunning whispers of the corridors.

Ogram knew that Pietra, now so deeply entangled in his trust, could be the key to diverting attention from Caius and Evaline's discoveries. The passion directed at him could be transformed into an impeccable shield – a disguise of love that would hide any suspicion.

However, Leandro's portrait was a loose thread, a danger that demanded immediate attention. Ogram contemplated his next steps with a mixture of caution and a firm decision that bordered on boldness. The New Order was in danger, and he would not allow the ghostly image of a past that should remain untouched to destroy everything he had built.

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In the next chapter, we can explore how Ogram will react now that he is directly linked to Leandro's disappearance. Tensions rise as the danger of being discovered becomes imminent, forcing Ogram to make increasingly risky decisions. If you want to continue the narration or change any element, feel free to let me know.