"She hasn't used it yet, you say?" Luna's eyes widened. "Then…"
She glanced at Liora, who still looked so weak and vulnerable.
The boy's relentless attacks left Liora in a dangerously exposed position.
Many would have assumed she was doomed, but not Luna. She had complete faith in Merlin.
If Merlin said it, then it had to be true.
The intensity of the battle made everyone question the outcome of the first test.
At first, they had expected Liora to at least put up a fight—but that wasn't happening.
Suddenly, Merlin shouted, "Come on, Liora! Give it everything! Don't hold back!"
Everyone froze and turned to him. Rumors had already suggested that Merlin knew the druid girl well—and their instincts had been right.
"Jeez…"
Catrine, Luna, and Margaret all fixed him with sharp, suspicious stares.
Merlin just smiled, ignoring them. He wanted to see the hidden heroine's true strength.
