The sky above Zeamia Academy shimmered under magical wards as the next phase of the Trial of Resonance commenced. Today's test was not one of skill alone—it was one of unity, trust, and soulbound synergy between a mage and their beast.
The arena transformed, guided by the will of the archmages. From the stone tiles grew massive elemental constructs—fire serpents, earth golems, wind wraiths, and shadow beasts, each simulating real threats from past magical wars.
A magical echo of the Era of Demonic Rebirth.
"This is no longer just training," murmured Lucas beside Adonis. "It's a battlefield simulation."
Adonis nodded, her heart steady despite the tension. She had fought worse in dreams.
Round Begins: Adonis vs. Shadow Serpents
Her Phoenix, Basilisk, and Griffin circled her as magical serpents emerged, dripping black ichor, their bodies formed of pure shadow.
On the sideline stood Princess Elizabeth, eyes shining with joy, a small enchanted rabbit in her arms. She bounced lightly and cupped her hands to shout:
"Go, Adonis! Show them what true light looks like!"
A faint smile broke across Adonis's lips. That girl, a beam of purity in a world crawling with shadows, made her feel human again.
With a whistle, Adonis gave the first command. Her Phoenix dove in fire, colliding with two serpents mid-lunge. The Basilisk coiled protectively while the Griffin launched skyward, clawing at a shadow that tried to sneak in from behind.
Then Adonis activated Creation and Destruction in tandem—gold and violet spirals forming around her arms like armguards. Her strikes cleaved through the shadows, each spell pushing the enemies back.
The stands erupted in cheers—but one pair of eyes did not smile.
Margaret's Influence: Seeds of Ruin
High in the glass viewing tower, Princess Margaret watched with loathing. Her magenta curls framed a cold, twisted smirk.
"She thinks she's the light of the world," she whispered, caressing a glowing obsidian crystal concealed in her glove. "We'll see how brightly she shines when we snuff it all out."
Behind her, her Aunt Breanna flickered into view—a reflection in the tower's mirror, her once-beautiful face twisted by age and magic.
"You must be ready, Margaret," she crooned. "When the final seal weakens, the girl will become unstable. You must deliver the blade to her heart before the devil awakens."
Margaret's nails bit into her palm. "I'll make the world hate her before that day comes. Even the ones she loves."
In the Arena -
As the final serpent dissolved in golden flame, a sudden surge of dark mana cracked through the arena. Adonis froze, her vision blurring. Her mana core pulsed irregularly.
"Adonis!" Elizabeth screamed.
Her knees hit the ground.
And then... the world disappeared.
Oracle Vision: Fractured Time
She stood before a mirror. But the reflection wasn't Adonis—it was Isabella, her past life, dressed in school uniform, eyes hollow, standing on the edge of a road as headlights bore down on her.
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