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While Doynes had spoken those words with casual confidence, the truth was far more complex: reverse-ether manipulation was not a skill just anyone could pick up through simple determination. Those capable of channeling reverse-ether were almost exclusively individuals born with freakish, innate talent or rare, divine blessings stamped into their very bloodline. Elona lacked the natural constitutional alignment to harness reverse-ether natively, but looking at her determined expression, Doynes felt entirely secure in his own capabilities. If anyone had the knowledge and skill to guide her toward bridging that gap, it was him."I can teach you the core principles and share what I know," Doynes offered with a faint smirk. "Whether you actually succeed in mastering it, however, will depend entirely on your own discipline and raw talent."Elona's face lit up with fierce determination. "I will dedicate myself to it completely. I won't let you down."Doynes chuckled, turning his attention bac
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Stepping forward past the murmuring crowd, Elona approached Doynes, offering an apologetic, solemn bow of her head. "Please accept my sincerest apologies for my retainer's disgraceful behavior, young master Argent. I give you my absolute word that I will take strict disciplinary measures to ensure such an embarrassing incident is never repeated."Doynes cast a final, blistering glare down at the bleeding guard. "See that you do. It would save everyone a lot of unnecessary bloodshed."Mars, meanwhile, was silently burning up with a toxic mixture of white-hot fury and utter humiliation. He was a trained, sworn protector—a warrior of substance—yet here he lay, completely dismantled and disgraced by a mere teenager right in front of his master, forcing Lady Elona herself to offer apologies on his behalf. Blinded by wounded pride and uncontrollable rage, Mars let out an animalistic roar, yanked his broadsword violently from its scabbard, and lunged forward in a reckless, blind-side assault.
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When Mars’s gaze dropped downward and caught the distinct family crest gleaming proudly upon Doynes's left chest, the blood drained entirely from the guard's face. The realization struck him like a thunderbolt: the teenager standing before him belonged to the fearsome House Argent.Instantly, all the defiance drained out of Mars, replaced by a cold wave of dread. His knees nearly buckled, and his voice dropped an octave into a desperate, trembling register. "F-Forgive me, young master... This is merely a private misunderstanding concerning Lady Elona. There is truly no need for you to involve yourself in such trivial matters."Ignoring the groveling guard entirely, Doynes closed the distance in a blur of motion, stepping protectively in front of Endroma. He reached out, gently checking Endroma's arms and shoulders. "Are you alright, End? Did this piece of trash manage to hurt you or scare you in any way?"Both Elona and Mars stared at the interaction with a mix of shock and bewildermen
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All around the perimeter of the main castle, auxiliary observation towers rose proudly toward the sky, pulsating with a rhythmic, luminous glow. Even from a distance, Doynes could distinctly feel the thick, concentrated density of the ether radiating outward from those arcane spires."Good grief..." Doynes murmured under his breath, his eyes narrowing slightly as he analyzed the ambient currents. "The ether concentration leaking out of those structures is practically nipping at the heels of a semi-special-class mage..."Before Doynes could finish his thought, a sudden burst of restless energy overtook Endroma. Without warning, the young elf broke into a light, joyful sprint, his silver-blonde hair catching the sunlight like spun glass. Caught completely off guard by the sudden movement, Doynes blinked, standing frozen for a split second before shaking his head with an indulgent, fond smile and chasing after him. Endroma was running freely, fueled by a surge of unadulterated excitement,
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The sprawling administrative procedures and initial threshold formalities had finally drawn to a close, marking the official beginning of their journey. Doynes and Endroma stepped side by side across the polished marble flooring, diving straight into the sprawling labyrinth of the legendary wizard tower. Every corridor hummed with an invisible, ancient resonance, vibrating with the collective concentration of hundreds of elite practitioners striving to grasp the fundamental secrets of the cosmos."Isn't this place just breathtakingly beautiful?" Endroma whispered softly, tilting his head upward to gaze at the soaring vaulted ceilings where shimmering constellations of magical energy drifted like slow-moving fireflies.Doynes glanced sideways, a gentle, softening warmth touching his usually sharp golden eyes. "Yes, it truly is magnificent. But to be entirely honest, the one thing making this place genuinely beautiful is right here beside me."At the unexpected compliment, a violent, cri
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Doynes shrugged nonchalantly. "So what if he can? I might not have been born with two overpowered innate techniques like you, but I'm still more than strong enough."Realizing he was losing his temper over a teenager, Blade let out a long sigh, sank back down into his seat, and ran a hand through his messy hair. "Fine. The vajra you hold... it truly is as unique as mine."Herry cleared his throat to break the lingering tension. "Alright, enough idle chatter for one day. Doynes Argent, would you be so kind as to explain your vajra to us and perhaps give us a live demonstration?"Doynes clasped his hands together casually. "My vajra is a summon-type ability that I call the 'Ten Sacred Treasures'."Inside his mind, Blade smiled inwardly, thinking, 'Show me your true power so I can copy every single piece of it.'Doynes quickly formed a precise hand seal shaped like a wolf's head. "Divine Wolves." Instantly, two massive wolves materialized out of thin air—one stark white, the other pitch b
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