As Ema walked alongside Lysandra, both shared laughter and camaraderie, their relationship growing stronger with each afternoon dedicated to the study of mana. I observed as Elsa positioned herself beside me, noting the concern in her eyes as they flickered towards Ema's sword. Elsa also regarded Ema as a younger sister, and her worries were palpable.
"Will I be okay, right?" Elsa asked with a worried expression. I took a moment to reassure her: "Don't worry, Elsa. With Lysandra by her side, a top-ranking platinum hunter, along with you and me, we'll be here to help her if anything goes wrong." I offered her a confident smile, trying to instill assurance, though inwardly, I also felt a slight nervousness about what was to come. Lysandra had leveled up with the help of higher-grade stones the day before.
