Minutes before the world suddenly began to show signs of abnormality, in the United States, Washington, at the now-famous academy.
In one of the private training grounds, Olivia, who had just finished her sparring session with the principal, couldn't help but stare at her admiringly while she lay sprawled on the ground, still catching her breath.
"You need to build your finesse more," the principal, Mirellia, advised as she looked at Olivia with an indulging gaze.
She was actually quite satisfied with this student of hers, after all. A student who worked hard despite her natural talent, and who hadn't betrayed her expectations... what more could she ask for than that?
"Mastering the Infernal Spark technique, and then going even further, that's what you should have in mind," she continued, speaking calmly about how important it was not just to wield the attributes but to find creative ways to use them. That was just as vital as accumulating essence and rising in stages.
