The ringleader's voice dripped with sadistic pleasure as she continued her taunts. "Oh, what's the matter, little worm? Scared now?" Her words were meant to instill fear, to break Lirienne's spirit.
The blade approached the face of Lirienne, ignited with the fire mana all around.
In her bloody vision, Lirienne saw a glimpse of fire as her the heat emanating from the blade was evident, scorching her skin.
But instead of fear, she glared more ferociously. Even if she was getting killed here, she refused to bow down.
It started from the beginning of the academy.
She wanted to improve herself at the beginning as the fire was ignited in her heart, seeing that hypocritical sister of hers residing in the academy, getting respected by everyone. She wanted to try her best, make her eat the dirt she was shoved into. And she did, immediately giving herself to training. She knew she couldn't contact Callius, as he had already warned her beforehand.
