The following week seemed to pass by in a blur, with time slipping through their fingers like sand. The team remained on high alert, awaiting any updates or developments regarding Ian's family and the situation they had potentially triggered. Emily, however, surprised Ethan with her rapid progress in learning the technique to absorb mana.
Ethan had been under the impression that mastering the technique would take considerable time and effort. Yet, Emily's ability to grasp it swiftly astonished him. He observed her diligently practicing, honing her skills with determination and focus. It was evident that she possessed a natural affinity for mana manipulation, a talent that Ethan couldn't help but admire.
