It was the first day of their training. Elliot prepared his equipment, strapping his belt with his sword and putting on his metal boots to finally leave.
He saw potential with Viper and Florencia. The two are very different in their social classes but they have the same eagerness that made Elliot's interest pique. He saw himself in both of them, though in different ways, but he still saw a younger him in them.
Even when they only had a year of age gap.
As a royal, Florencia has more raw power than most people. Her bloodline of royals with large mana reserves allows her to excel among her peers. But the way she was raised, being neglected by the love of her parents, made her turn to devious plans and stirred her away from the right path.
