The announcer's voice rolled through the arena to every ear.
"Spectators… brace yourselves. From the storm-laden spires of Dragon Emperor Academy, the hybrid prodigy whose lightning has shattered records—Kaela Draycin!"
A roar exploded as Kaela stepped forward.
Her partial Damned Form had already surfaced—feathered wings sharpened into jagged metallic scales with arcs of lightning crawling across her forearms and tail.
Her true form was a manifestation with dragon wings, a tail that could sting, and the body of a cat. Her tail swayed behind her, electricity coiling around the segments like unstable serpents.
All eyes were on her, but Aramith glanced at Mozrael.
I never expected her to break down like that last night...
She felt his gaze and turned around to him. She smiled a small, shy smile, her cheeks flushing slightly. Last night still left a little sting of embarrassment on her.
