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Time, like a flash of light, always flits by in an instant.
Four months had passed since Ivan returned from Moon Pincer Peninsula. During this time, he had expended a great deal of energy on Helen, at times making Justine and Pearney, who had adapted to life in the East Capital, feel somewhat neglected.
In truth, they were wronging him, as he had yet to truly see Helen's face, let alone anything else.
Today, his efforts were finally about to bear fruit.
A testing chamber within Rapid Wood Tower had been designated as Helen's promotion locale, with early preparations made. There was a slightly larger runes sorcery array dais, and atop it, a diminutive binding array dais.
As Helen was preparing to initiate her official sorcerer promotion, Ivan arrived, and Justine and Pearney appeared as well.
"Let's begin, believe that you can do it," Ivan reassured her as she looked toward him.
"Mhm," Helen, still clad in armor, responded with a slight nod.
