The quiet of the estate was deceptive, wrapping Luna and her family in a sense of security that felt thinner with each passing day. As spring unfolded fully, the garden bloomed with vibrant life, but the peace was fragile. Luna felt it as she walked among the flowers, practicing her energy control and refining her techniques. She'd begun to notice subtleties in her powers—shifts and nuances she hadn't been able to perceive before.
One evening, as she trained with James, he introduced her to a new method: "energy tracing." It was a way to sense and follow the flow of elemental energy in her surroundings, even from far away.
"It's a skill that allows you to locate others by sensing the unique 'fingerprints' of their energy," James explained, guiding her hands to feel the gentle pull of energy from a distant oak tree. "Once you're skilled enough, it will allow you to detect anyone within a certain range. But remember, it's difficult and requires patience."
