Morning sunlight spilled across Eldoria Academy’s main training field, painting the wide grounds in pale gold.The field was larger than most new students expected when they first arrived at the academy. Stone walls surrounded the perimeter, with training equipment scattered across different sections. Wooden dummies stood in rows, weapon racks lined the eastern wall, and a large obstacle course dominated the western side of the field.Today, however, the field belonged to a smaller group.The selected representatives for the Sovereign Six Convergence.Lucas stood among them, stretching his shoulders slowly as he surveyed the training grounds. The air still carried a slight chill from the morning, but the energy in the field already felt intense.Several instructors stood nearby, speaking quietly among themselves.Gerald stood beside Lucas with his arms folded, watching the instructors carefully."They brought half the combat department," he said.Lucas glanced at the instructors."The

The academy bell rang three times across the campus.Its deep sound rolled through the courtyards, across the dormitory towers, and over the training fields like a slow wave.Students paused briefly wherever they stood.The bell only rang like that for one reason.Rodrick looked up from where he sat on the dormitory steps."Oh."He blinked."That’s the announcement bell."Gerald leaned against the stone pillar beside him."Yes."Rodrick frowned."They’re announcing the Sovereign Six Convergence already?"Gerald shrugged slightly."It’s about time."Lucas stepped out of the dormitory entrance and glanced toward the central tower where the bell had sounded.Students were already moving toward the main courtyard.Lily walked down the steps beside him."The announcement board will update."Rodrick jumped to his feet."I love announcements."Gerald raised an eyebrow."You love chaos."Rodrick grinned."That too."Kael and Elara emerged from the dormitory shortly after.Without saying anyth

The training field of Eldoria Academy was colder than usual that morning.A grey sky hung over the academy grounds, and a steady wind moved across the stone walls surrounding the training area. The air carried the faint smell of wet soil and steel.Students gathered near the edges of the field again.The reason was obvious.The Sovereign Six Convergence was only eleven days away now.Lucas stood near the center of the field, adjusting the strap around his wrist.Rodrick stretched beside him and groaned loudly."My body hates this schedule."Gerald stood a few steps away reading a small notebook."You said that yesterday."Rodrick nodded."And the day before."He rolled his shoulders and looked around."And tomorrow I will say it again."Lily stood across from them, lightning sparks faintly dancing around her fingertips as she warmed up.Rodrick glanced at her."You look excited."She shrugged."I like real fights."Rodrick pointed toward Lucas."You already fought him."Lily looked at

Morning came to Eldoria with sharp sunlight instead of mist.The clouds that had hovered over the academy the previous day were gone. The sky stretched wide and clear above the stone towers, and the air felt colder than usual.Students had already gathered across several training areas before the breakfast bell even rang.No one needed a reminder anymore.The Sovereign Six Convergence was approaching quickly.Lucas stepped onto the training field while rolling his shoulders once. The sand beneath his boots felt slightly damp from the night air.Rodrick walked beside him carrying two practice swords.He tossed one toward Lucas."You’re fighting early today."Lucas caught the weapon easily."You’re here too."Rodrick stretched his arms again."I’m training as a wild card."Lucas raised an eyebrow."You seem enthusiastic."Rodrick grinned."If someone gets injured, I become important."Lucas didn’t respond.Rodrick spun the practice sword loosely in his hand."And until then I get strong

Morning returned to Eldoria with sharp sunlight cutting across the training grounds.The grass was still damp, and the stone walls held the night’s chill. Students were already scattered across the academy fields, practicing spells, weapons, and coordination drills.Lucas stood alone near the far edge of the combat field.The same shattered stone targets from yesterday still lay scattered nearby.Fragments had been pushed aside, but the marks left by Aura Blast were still visible.Lucas looked down at his right hand.Jason’s voice replayed in his head.Compression. Rotation. Release.Lucas slowly raised his hand.Aura gathered again.The faint glow formed in his palm before condensing into a small sphere.He held it steady for several seconds.Then he closed his fingers.The energy vanished.Lucas exhaled quietly.Learning Aura Blast itself had not been the problem.The problem was something else entirely.He looked down at the sword resting beside him.A standard training blade.Luca