"Since you seem so preoccupied, perhaps you'd like to explain how adrenaline affects mana circulation during combat?"
Sylvie's heart sank as her mind scrambled to pull together anything remotely coherent. The question hung in the air, Eleanor's authority pressing down on her like a physical weight.
'Focus, Sylvie. Think.' She swallowed hard, her cheeks burning as she fumbled for an answer. "Adrenaline… it, um… causes fluctuations in mana circulation because it… increases energy output?"
Eleanor's sharp gaze narrowed slightly. "Not entirely incorrect, but incomplete." She stepped closer, her presence commanding the attention of the entire room. "Adrenaline causes a spike in energy, yes, but it also introduces instability. Mana channels become more volatile, and the flow is harder to control. This is why balance and control are critical, especially in combat situations."
