Arty had learned so much in just a few days that even Sylmira, who rarely found herself surprised, could not hide her astonishment.
She had always assumed Arty's strength lay purely in combat with her natural control over elemental Magic, her raw power, and her sharp instincts in battle.
But when Sylmira began giving her advanced materials on theoretical Magic — things that required patience, precision, and a scholar's focus — she realized how wrong she had been.
Arty didn't just memorize what she read but she absorbed it. Once Sylmira translated the more complex portions of the ancient tomes Arty's eyes lit up with understanding. Within hours she was already experimenting by tracing runic formations, testing Magical resonance, and understanding the design in old diagrams with frightening accuracy.
At the first time she realized that, Sylmira found herself with quiet disbelief.
