The Morning Blade
"Alright. You may leave."
Shera waved his hand lazily, dismissing Shan.
The young man gave a shallow nod and turned away, robes sweeping behind him as he left the dojo. His footsteps echoed down the stone corridor, unhurried, confident.
The moment he disappeared, another figure hurried in.
"Teacher! I've broken through to the second star of Mana Requirement!"
The youth's voice trembled with excitement. His chest rose and fell quickly, eyes shining with pride. He had just advanced and rushed over immediately, eager to share the joy.
This was Cassie — the student Shera had fought Yaman over just days ago.
At the time, Shera had thought he had secured a treasure.
Now…
Shera's gaze fell on Cassie, and a flicker of irritation crossed his eyes.
Second star of Mana Requirement.
Five days.
And Selena — that silver-haired girl from Amethyst Summit Division — was already one-star Onyx Realm.
The comparison burned.
