Dimensional Descent

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After finding a path to cure her curse, Aina chose not to get rid of it completely. She had complete dominance over it with her ability and could continue to use it as she had in the past to help with her training.

Doing something like exploiting its effects for a moment to prove her identity was as easy as breathing, even though it put her in an uncomfortable position for a few moments.

Not long later, though, she returned to her true form, the form that left her feeling the most comfortable. Like this, she felt as though she could destroy a mountain range with a step and hold the world in the palm of her hands.

For a moment, that flawless countenance appeared again.

Her shapely nose, the gentle slope of her jaw, her willowy brows and slender neck. It was all perfect to an extreme. But, it only appeared for just a moment before she blocked it all with her mask.

Maybe some of the most stunned people by this change other than Magnaril were the likes of Balthorn, Radlis and the other freshmen.

Radlis still remembered making fun of Leonel for his poor choice in women while Balthorn very clearly remembered why it was that Leonel didn't like her very much in the first place. But now, it felt like this woman they had once poked fun of had become an untouchable goddess.

"Hm?" Aphestus, who stood in the line of twelve youths, raised an eyebrow.

He had never thought that the girl he had picked up actually had a true appearance like this. If it hadn't been for Aina's less than optimal looks, the method they used to try to put Leonel in his place would have been very different.

At this point, let alone Aphestus, even Raylion's heart, which was usually as calm as the unmoving surface of a lake, 'woke up' for just a moment.

If they thought that it was all sunshine and roses

eyes were placid, his demeanor completely unmoved by the toothy

the twin daggers

Aphestus froze.

those months ago about how pathetic his weapons were suddenly rang in his ears like a furiously ringing bell. Outside of his control, his face suddenly burned hot as though Leonel's gaze alone carried a

had treated Leonel's statement with back then, only to find out that Leonel had meant

his head, a look of pity lighting his eyes as he looked

make sure

let alone dealing with him, his lovely girlfriend probably

moment, but he knew that

Magnaril and the other elders finally

Your curse,

boyfriend helped

respond, but the sound of Aina's enchanting voice saying the word boyfriend seemed to shatter the budding fantasies of

good." Magnaril

hatred of Leonel, there was still a wave of

isn't so bad

confused. The person that should be happiest about this lifted curse should be Aina. But, why did she sound like she was

seems that there is indeed something weighing heavily on

known that Aina was carrying a heavy weight long ago. She could only hope that Leonel could help her

Magnaril nodded.

settled, we can

stood straight, regaining her