Jade: The Hybrid Mage
“You’re stronger than you think.”
Nyomei’s stomach twisted, but she rose anyway. “Thanks,” she said quietly, nerves prickling under her skin. She walked toward the gate that led out to the sparring ground, each step heavier than the last.
Across the field, her opponent was already grinning as he warmed up. Wiry, confident, and brimming with kinetic energy. He bounced on the balls of his feet, fists flaring with dull-orange sparks.
“Your opponent,” the announcer said, “is Orin Zarrin. Mage class. Energy Burst magic.”