THE CROWN THEY HID FROM ME
The floor was marked with intricate sigils, each designed to channel energy and test the limits of magic.
At the center of the arena stood a figure cloaked in white robes. Their face was hidden beneath a hood, but their presence radiated authority. This was her mentor, assigned by the Headmistress—a master of bloodline magic, capable of controlling powers far beyond what Aera had seen in the courtyard.
“Miss Vale,” the figure said, voice smooth and commanding, echoing across the arena. “You have been chosen for the Trial of Fire because your abilities are unique. You will face challenges that will test not only your skill but your resolve. Fail, and the consequences… will be dire.”