Dimensional Descent

Aina looked down toward the kneeling Rafthin then toward Leonel. By now, wouldn't Leonel have done something? So why was he just standing there holding back a laugh?

In these last couple years, Aina had gotten better at controlling her coercion to the point that it no longer leaked without her direction. So, that sort of primal desire everyone had when they looked at her was no longer there.

Unfortunately, there was only so much she could do aside from this. Even if she covered her face, the annoyances would come. She hadn't had to deal with such things in the last two years, but it seemed that she would have to get used to it now.

That said, there was quite a simple answer to all of this.

Aina's hand flashed to the side and caught Leonel's arms, subtly pinching his skin as though blaming him for not doing something.

Rafthin's expression froze, his mouth half open as he had been prepared to give another long spiel.

His head slowly turned toward Leonel, but all he received in return for his glare was a shrug and an almost sheepish smile.

"Better luck next time."

In the distance, the Head of Rusted Blade's expression darkened. Rafthin was truly not a bad student, but his understanding of timing and place had always been off.

Had he done this after the first round, there wouldn't have been an issue. But, to be embarrassed in such a fashion before it even began would only dampen the mood of the others even more.

'At least maybe now he'll actually take this seriously. How ridiculous.'

it until it was free of dust. Without a word,

My beautiful future

went, you missed 100% of the shots

Just from a cursory glance, Leonel was able to pick out over a dozen tied to her small frame. It was obvious that there were

to compare her to Aina. Rather, Emna should be the name

He was quite an obscure and lowkey character. A bit chubby

out based on his strength

reconnaissance. About time this

"Be careful."

mid movement, looking back toward Aina with a raised eyebrow. She wouldn't usually say such a thing when he was clearly up against inferior competition. Yet, she

nodded, a light smile

from Valiant Hall along with three others, one from each of

elders to reach the target destination just over ten kilometers

the Valiant Hall students. It felt as though they were

then that Leonel slowly strolled into the backline, not even attempting to push for a frontline position like the others. Looking

when he noticed that Leonel looked toward his twin daggers again and shook his head, he felt a spark of rage

the enemy right now. There are bigger fish to

away, a bestial aura wafting out from his body. His limbs seemed to lengthen, his

an eyebrow. 'Hoho, how mature of

smiled more brightly. If they all accepted that their enemy wasn't each other, then

decision, I don't mind helping all of you