Jade: The Hybrid Mage
“Brand and Jade have both broken through and now have aura. I hated the cave, sure—but after knowing its purpose, I’m determined to overcome that pressure.”
“It’ll do you no good to compare yourself to Jade,” Lotanni chimed in. “She’s a dual wielder. A prodigy.”
“Hey, I’m not,” I shot back.
“Yeah, right,” Nyomei scoffed, her tone laced with challenge more than bitterness. “Anyway . . . this mission feels personal.”
“It is,” Brand said simply.
“It gives the same vibe as that tag simulation we had with Lysar,” Orin added. “Like—how are we supposed to win against experienced five-year cadets? Make it make sense, please.”