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The ritual for Celeste proceeded normally. Unlike Ruby, she possessed no special power. It seemed the Alchemy Soul was truly devoid of elements. It did not adapt to their specialized affinities but existed separately.
Then came Aquarina, and the reaction was strikingly different. Instead of one cauldron, three merged cauldrons materialized.
"Incredible! You somehow harbor three developing Divinity Sparks within your soul?" Felicia gasped in disbelief. "Aquarina, girl, just how strong are you?"
"Eh? I... well, I underwent an inheritance," Aquarina explained. "I even had to battle the ghost of the Hero of Stone, the Ancient One."
"I see," Felicia nodded thoughtfully. "Your talent is unprecedented, forged through relentless training and the trials of that inheritance from the mad old man of the steppes. Haha, it seems he has finally shaped a little monster worthy of his legacy, one who might even surpass him entirely."
