The red halo beneath her had grown strikingly brilliant, its color deep, rich, and vibrant. The complex totems within it rotated smoothly, exuding an almost mesmerizing beauty.
When she glanced around, she noticed something else. Elowen and Reesa stood not far away, and the halos beneath their feet shone with the same intense brightness.
Reesa quickly walked over, her eyes wide with curiosity as she stared down at the glowing patterns. "Zora, ours are the same," she whispered. "Do you know what this means?"
Her tone carried more wonder than anxiety. Everything unfolding before them felt unreal, as though they had stepped into a legend that only existed in ancient texts.
Zora shook her head lightly. "I only know that this tests talent," she replied calmly. "As for how the inheritance will be decided… We'll have to wait."
"Then I'll wait patiently," Reesa said, forcing herself to calm down, though excitement still flickered in her eyes.
