Johan then descended the steps and threw an arm around Leon. "Hey, there's no need to be hard on yourself. It's not something we can control."
"True, but it's something I must overcome…" Leon claimed, reaffirming his desire for strength.
A few more people went up before someone in the crowd shouted, "Come on, Shadur, let's see it!"
Shadur's face crinkled as he sighed and found his uncle in the crowd. Accepting the assessment as unavoidable, Shadur took the next opening on the platform. With Nixt and Jonon smiling over his shoulder, Shadur gingerly placed his hand on the magicite ore.
Green energy suddenly rushed and flowed into the crystal with startling speed. Each of the instructors was amazed at the sight, almost struggling to believe their eyes. The magicite ore had become a solid emerald, at least for a moment, emanating vibrant energy that was brimming with vitality.
