"Again!" Clara shouted, and the sound of clashing spells sounded in the woods. It had been two days since they arrived here, and Erika and the others were adjusting to this place frighteningly quickly.
They practiced for as long as their mana allowed and rested whenever they could. All four of them were determined to win their matches. Lady Luna and Professor Cross also helped them as much as they were allowed, but the students were mostly left to their own devices.
Aether sighed as he opened his eyes. He was sitting on the blue grass, with his back against a large tree, watching the others' practice. The silver shine in his eyes was just bright enough to be noticed, but no one was looking at him, so he could watch the ever-changing weaves of magic around him without worrying.
