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, as though nothing had happened,

beautiful

the saying went, you missed 100% of the shots you

gaze over Emna. She was a beauty with overly pale skin and short cut black hair. All over her body, sheathed daggers could be found. Just from a cursory glance, Leonel was able

course, Leonel hadn't looked toward her to compare her to Aina. Rather, Emna should

should be the Head Student of Misty Woods. He was quite an obscure and lowkey character. A bit chubby and even wearing

him out based on his strength

guess that's enough reconnaissance. About time

"Be careful."

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 had said it

her eyes and nodded,

Hall along with three others, one from each

youths remained jostling for position, waiting for the elders

as though they were surrounded from all sides by

strolled into the backline, not even attempting to push for a frontline position

looked toward his twin daggers again and shook his head, he felt a spark of

enemy right now. There are

body. His limbs seemed to lengthen, his pupils turning into

'Hoho, how

all accepted that their enemy wasn't each other, then this

you've made such a smart decision, I don't mind helping all of