The next morning, the Academy was shrouded in mist, the towers rising like ghostly sentinels above the sleeping grounds. Aera moved silently through the hallways, the sigil on her palm pulsing faintly. Its rhythm seemed tied to her heartbeat, a reminder of the power now flowing through her veins. She could feel its weight, its presence, a constant companion she could neither ignore nor fully control.Kael walked beside her, silent as always, but his eyes were sharp, scanning every corner, every shadow. “Stay alert,” he said finally. “You’re about to begin your formal training. And this isn’t a lesson like the others. The Trial of Fire is not a test of strength alone—it’s a test of control, endurance, and instinct. You will be pushed to the limit.”Aera nodded, swallowing the tightness in her chest. “I’m ready,” she said, though her voice trembled slightly.Kael’s lips pressed into a thin line, and he didn’t answer. He simply led her to the training grounds—a vast arena ringed by high
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