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.'

free of dust. Without a word, as though

beautiful future

But, as the saying went, you missed 100% of the

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 to pick out over a dozen tied to her small

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

obscure and lowkey character.

based on his strength and the subtle atmosphere of those in his immediate

reconnaissance. About time this starts,

"Be careful."

eyebrow. She wouldn't usually say such a thing when

her eyes and nodded, a

others, one from each of the Organizations, dashed forward, sprinting along the waving pillars as though

waiting for the elders

students. It felt as though they were surrounded from all sides by hordes of

a frontline position like the others. Looking off to the side, he

noticed that Leonel looked toward his twin daggers again

now. There are bigger fish to

body. His limbs seemed to lengthen, his pupils turning

raised an eyebrow. 'Hoho, how mature of

smiled more brightly. If they all accepted that their

a smart decision, I don't mind helping all