Chapter 49: Going Beyond a Second [3]
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Elisa stood there, her mind a whirlwind of conflicting thoughts. Her internal monologue from moments ago, that of utter shock, had now given way to her usual cold logic. The impossible had just happened. Her entire understanding of mana manipulation and cultivation realms was being challenged by a boy from Class 1-D. She couldn't, wouldn't, accept it. Her pride, her carefully constructed identity as the so- called academy's top student, was on the line.
She had to analyze the skill in action. A single, controlled demonstration wasn't enough. It had been too quick, too flawless. In a real combat situation, she was certain she could find a flaw, a subtle hint of mana condensation, a minute shift in his posture, anything that would reveal the secret behind his impossible technique. It was the only logical explanation. He had to be using some kind of treasure, and in the chaos of a fight, she could surely pinpoint it. She had to.
