Seraphyne had gone off alongside Gwen and Diona, spending more time with them to get to learn the two people she'd be protecting from now.
While this was happening, Albedo was hard at work, pushing himself to reach Gold Rank. Gold was the first major hurdle, one that would take some people months if not years.
Every day that went by, Albedo was accumulating strength, consolidating his foundation and preparing himself to breakthrough and take the major leap.
Gold Rank not only would give him another slot for a Beast, but it would also be a qualitative leap in his strength, allowing him to use more powerful techniques & spells. His lifespan would multiply.
He was in the training room, bare chested, his breathing steady as he cycled his mana. The temperature around him was warped, growing higher with each passing second due to both his technique, and his flame dragon heart.
