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.

that it was all sunshine and roses after entering the

looked over. Leonel's eyes were placid, his demeanor completely

gaze shifted down to the twin daggers by Aphestus' waist, his lip curling with

Aphestus froze.

all those months ago about how pathetic his weapons were suddenly rang in his ears like a furiously

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

eyes as he looked away.

Boy, I'll make

him, his lovely girlfriend probably didn't need any help at all to all

this moment, but he knew that

moment, Magnaril and the

Aina… You… Your curse,

"My boyfriend helped me find

voice saying the word boyfriend

Magnaril squeezed out a

hatred of Leonel, there was still a wave of genuineness found within her eyes. Clearly, she was very happy

bat isn't so bad after

should be Aina. But, why did she sound like

weighing heavily on this young

long ago. She could only hope

Magnaril nodded.

we

regaining her dignified