Silence lingered in the air for a few moments, until at last her lips curved into a beautiful smile that showcased her glistening white teeth.
It was the kind of smile that did not simply lift her cheeks but seemed to rekindle something within her.
I could see that she had regained confidence in herself. Elen looked at me with renewed resolve, as if envisioning countless possibilities opening before her, each one a challenge to be met, a barrier to be broken.
In that moment, I knew she would step into the alchemy module not as a student burdened by doubt, but as a seeker ready to embrace every triumph, every failure, and every lesson the path had to offer.
This was exactly what made Elen different from other students, the way she absorbed advice was something that was special in her. She didn't find ways to disprove your words, rather she contemplated and worked upon it.
Elen drew in a quiet breath, steadying herself before speaking.
