Raena's chest tightened with regret. The power she had unleashed wasn't meant for healing—it was raw, unforgiving, and destructive. The dark magic inside her seemed to rebel against the idea of mending anything, as if it thrived solely on causing pain.
Professor Ariel's voice rang out again, this time addressing the entire class. "Remember this lesson well. Healing is not just about mending physical wounds. It is about understanding the pain, the suffering, and the damage caused. Only then can you truly heal."
The words struck a chord deep within Raena. She had inflicted pain, yes, but could she truly understand it? The darkness inside her had been a part of her for so long that it felt inseparable from her very being. To heal, she would have to confront that darkness head-on to learn its intricacies and its limits. Only then could she hope to master it.
The healing process continued as students worked to repair the damage done during the exercise.
