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Sweat trickled down on Ventus' forehead. "That's impossible," he thought, "It requires the most advanced level of control with spiritual energy. Even amongst guardians and apprentices, it takes years of practice. The prodigies who have lived from the beginning of time were able to learn it fast but it still took them months! Everyone failed numerous times when they tried evolving their weapons. How can I believe that this child can do it? Even if he is the Supreme's anointed, it's just -" on and on his mind rambled.
Not caring for his disbelief, Elliot concentrated his spiritual energy on his Zweihänder as they remained floating in the air, high above the mist-filled arena.