Elara nodded eagerly at Ethan's suggestion, her red eyes bright with a mix of excitement and determination. For the first time since he had met her, she wasn't aimless; she was actively trying to grow and understand her own power instead of fearing it.
It was refreshing and encouraging.
Ethan was also excited to see how much she could progress, and the more capable she was, the stronger his free bodyguard.
It was a win-win.
But it seemed as though she had underestimated the strain that using mana had on her, as she began to sway.
At first, it was subtle, just a slight shift in her balance. But then her knees buckled, her body tilting forward as if her strings had suddenly been cut.
Her eyes lost focus, and just like that, she collapsed.
Ethan reacted instantly.
'Partial Assimilation: Talon.'
Swoosh!
His body lightened, vision sharpening as speed surged through him.
The transformation was instant.
