As the morning sun climbed higher in the sky, casting dappled shadows across the forest floor, our party packed up the campsite and prepared to resume our journey. The aroma of a satisfying breakfast still lingered in the air, leaving us invigorated and ready for the day ahead.
Lira, her culinary duties fulfilled, watched over our progress with bright eyes.
Elias, who had defeated me in our duel earlier, took the lead as we began to move forward. Our feet crushed the undergrowth and leaves beneath us, and the forest's presence seemed to recede with every step.
Elias looked back at me and gestured for me to walk beside him.
"So, where we left off— you wanted to know more about our mana arts, right? I guess it's time I explained the magic system of this world, as well as the Transcendent Mana Arts," Elias began, his tone serious.
I nodded slapping my palms against each others in a pleading motion, eager to learn more. "Please do, Master Elias!"
