Alaryc, with a confident smile, calmly declared:"Now it's my turn."
The examiner, still in shock from Silvarya's impressive display, took a few seconds to regain his composure. Clearing his throat, he responded in a firmer voice:"Very well, Alaryc. Your turn. Show us what you can do."
Walking steadily to the center of the training ground, Alaryc pondered which element to use. He closed his eyes briefly, feeling the magical energy coursing through him.
"Which element should I choose?" he wondered.
After a moment, he made his decision."Fire. Yes, that's perfect."
When he opened his eyes, a focused intensity radiated from him. Raising his hand, he summoned a flame almost instantly. But this wasn't just any flame—it was a brilliant blue, a color no one in the crowd had ever seen before.
Whispers erupted among the students. The examiner, who had seen countless talents over the years, widened his eyes in surprise. Even Silvarya, who had so far remained cold and aloof, couldn't hide her astonishment.
"A blue flame?!" she thought, stunned.
The flame danced in Alaryc's hand, radiant and mesmerizing. He took a deep breath and formed a compact fireball, focusing all his energy and control into it. Then, with lightning speed, he launched it.
The projectile moved so fast that no one could follow its trajectory. In the next instant, it hit the target dead center.
BOOM!
A deafening explosion rang out, shaking the entire training ground. The blast was so powerful that flashes of light and waves of energy rippled outward. All the students were forced to step back, and even the examiners from other groups looked up, startled by the noise.
Alaryc, stunned by the sheer scale of the destruction, stared at the target—or rather, what was left of it. It had been completely obliterated, leaving a smoking crater in its place.
He immediately turned to the examiner, bowing slightly with an apologetic expression."I'm so sorry! I didn't expect it to cause so much damage. It was just a simple fireball…"
The examiner, speechless, didn't respond right away. He seemed torn between awe and concern.
Meanwhile, Silvarya clenched her fists, her face betraying an emotion she rarely showed: frustration."What is this power?!" she thought, a mix of irritation and curiosity.
A heavy silence fell among the students, all of whom now stared at Alaryc with newfound respect. Finally, the examiner broke the silence."Well, Alaryc… I think we'll need to keep a close eye on your potential."
But deep down, respect had been earned. That day, Alaryc's blue flame left an indelible mark on everyone's minds.