Eleanor regained consciousness shortly after she had been brought to the healer's pavilion. The healer on night duty examined her and found nothing amiss. Her body bore no visible injuries.
Hearing that, Professor Sylpha finally allowed herself a breath of relief, though her voice carried a trace of annoyance.
"I told you not to reach for powers beyond your limit. But you never learn to keep your greed in check. Well then, what happened? Did you receive your item?"
Eleanor managed a faint smile. "Believe me, Professor, I wasn't tempted by power. I chose what seemed like a rather ordinary one. But I was sent into a trial with a very difficult riddle. I became so invested in solving it that I overexerted myself."
The professor regarded her impassively. "Fine, fine. At least you succeeded in receiving your gift. Stay here for the night. The healers will examine you again in the morning, and you'll go directly to homeroom after that."
