Upon returning to their realm, the seven angels in training immediately resumed their rigorous regimen, striving to grow stronger and push their limits. Despite the intensity of their individual goals, the group trained together, supporting one another in their quest to reach new heights.
Leading the session was Litia, a striking figure with snow-white skin reminiscent of her sister's. She guided the group with precision and focus, ensuring that everyone gave their best effort.
Their training attire stood in contrast to their combat gear. While their fighting uniforms were designed for full coverage and protection, their training outfits were lighter and shorter, leaving much of their skin exposed to allow for greater freedom of movement and to endure the challenging physical conditions of their exercises.
Among the group, Litia's attire made her stand out even more. Her snow-white skin seemed to shimmer in the sunlight, creating an ethereal contrast against the other three young women who trained alongside her. Her commanding presence and effortless grace drew attention, but it was her striking beauty in the minimalist training gear that left the three young men utterly captivated. They found themselves stealing glances, their focus wavering despite their best efforts to remain disciplined.
Unaware of the effect she had on them, Litia continued to lead with unwavering determination, pushing herself and her companions to reach new levels of strength and unity.
This time they had finished blending in their attacks to create a new set of moves that completely gave them the freedom to coordinate their movements and strikes perfectly. There were now taking a rest as the ladies regrouped on the side and the guys were on the other side.
"With the rate things are moving, we will soon be ready to return and help Jonathan and my sister.", Litia broke the silence with her sweet and gentle voice. "I wonder how they holding up."
This caught the attention of the three ladies. They shot glances towards each other before any of them could comment on what she said.
"Speaking of those two. I wonder why your sister seems to want to put everything on the line for him.", Tila replied.
Tila was a vision of grace and beauty, her presence commanding attention without effort. Her features were delicate yet striking—a flawless complexion kissed by a golden glow, as if she carried the warmth of the sun itself. Her deep, sapphire-blue eyes held a quiet wisdom, framed by long lashes that seemed to brush against her high cheekbones when she blinked.
Her hair, a cascade of shimmering chestnut waves, fell elegantly over her shoulders, catching the light with every movement. Tila's beauty was not merely physical but radiated from the gentle kindness in her smile and the serene confidence she exuded. Among the four young women, her allure was unmatched, save perhaps by Litia's own distinct and ethereal charm.
While Litia's beauty was captivating in its stark, almost otherworldly contrast, Tila's was warm and inviting, like a soft melody that lingered in the air. It was a beauty that seemed timeless and effortless, drawing others toward her not just because of her looks, but also for the quiet strength and compassion she carried within.
Together, Tila and Litia stood as two luminous pillars of beauty and strength among the group, each unique in their appeal yet equally unforgettable.
"It's indeed uncharacteristic of her to be doing that. From what I've heard, the only person she's ever put anything on the line was the old master.", Litia agreed with Tila as she kept her voice low. "Perhaps she sees something in him that reminds her of the old master."
"You also seemed to be illuminated by the guy Litia.", Alucia chipped in.
Alucia was a striking young woman in her own right, her beauty possessing a quiet charm that set her apart from the ordinary. While her features may not have rivaled the exceptional allure of Tila or the ethereal presence of Litia within the group, she still stood far above what most would consider ordinary.
Her smooth, honey-toned skin glowed with a natural warmth, and her almond-shaped eyes, a soft hazel flecked with gold, held a gentle sparkle that hinted at her lively spirit. Her shoulder-length auburn hair framed her face in loose, playful waves, giving her a look of effortless elegance.
What made Alucia truly captivating, however, was her expressive nature. Her laughter was contagious, her smile radiant, and her energy magnetic. Though she may have been overshadowed by the extraordinary beauty of her companions, she possessed a unique charm that drew people to her effortlessly.
Alucia's strength lay not only in her physical appearance but also in her vibrant personality. She was approachable and genuine, qualities that made her unforgettable to those who took the time to know her. In a group of exceptional individuals, Alucia shone in her own way, a reminder that beauty is more than what meets the eye.
Litia paused for a bit after Alucia's remark. Her cold aloof side seemed to have washed off for a bit and replaced by a a bright smile and some warmth.
"He is sure an interesting guy.", She replied sweetly.
"My my, Litia got herself a crush.", Zera replied from the side with a calm voice but one could detect some resentment in her voice.
Zera was undeniably stunning, her beauty ranking third among the group but still leagues ahead of ordinary mortals. Her sharp, angular features held a cold, almost regal elegance, with high cheekbones and a strong jawline that gave her an aura of authority. Her raven-black hair, always impeccably straight, flowed down her back like a silken waterfall, contrasting starkly with her porcelain skin. Her emerald-green eyes were her most captivating feature—intense, calculating, and always searching for weaknesses.
However, Zera's beauty masked a deeply resentful nature. She carried a simmering bitterness, her emotions often spilling into sharp remarks and confrontational glares, particularly directed at Tila and Litia. Their effortless grace and beauty gnawed at her pride, leaving her feeling perpetually overshadowed. To Zera, life seemed unfair—no matter how hard she trained or how much she excelled, she could never escape being third. This constant comparison fueled a fire within her, one that drove her to push herself harder but also left her with a brittle sense of self-worth.
Her attitude made her hard to approach. Where Tila offered warmth and Litia inspired awe, Zera was distant and unyielding, preferring to keep others at arm's length. She saw compassion as a liability, an indulgence for the weak, and her words often carried a sting that made her companions tread carefully around her. Zera's arrogance was her armor, a defense mechanism against the insecurities that quietly consumed her.
Yet, beneath her prickly exterior was a complex individual. Zera's resentment wasn't born of malice but of pain—a pain rooted in years of feeling like she had to fight for recognition, for validation. In rare, unguarded moments, she revealed flashes of vulnerability, hints that her bitterness was a mask for a deeper wound.
Zera's beauty and skills could have made her a powerful ally, but her inability to let go of envy often isolated her from the group. However, for those willing to look past her sharp edges, Zera held the potential for redemption—a chance to rise above her insecurities and become someone truly extraordinary.
The other two, Tila and Alucia gave out sweet chuckles upon hearing Zera's comment, however Litia remained quiet but sure smitten by the remark. Zera however shot a resentful glare towards Litia as she waited for her reply.
"Don't be ridiculous Zera, Litia would never fall for a nobody like him.", Alucia quickly replied before Litia could say anything.
"A nobody wouldn't wield such power.", Tila interjected from the side.
"He's a disciple, what power are you talking about smart-ass?", Zera chipped from the side with her confrontation attitude and firm voice.
"Yes, he might be of a disciple rank but I'm afraid none of us are his match.", Tila replied with her smart analytic mind.
"What do you mean?", Alucia asked with curiosity to hear what the smart mind in the group had to say.
"He was able to block Litia's surprise attack without even exerting himself. I could vaguely feel him matching and coordinating attacks perfectly with Liriana duringthe battle. He's much more than what meets the eye.", Tila explained, even though her voice was calm, it carried a heavy feeling and respect for Jonathan.
"He is an enigma. A mystery that I really want to unravel. ", Litia finally chipped in after some time being silent.
"Ptt, even if that's the case and he's as powerful as you say. Without a proper family background, he's still nothing. You know our families prioritizes family backgrounds over everything. ", Zera chipped in.
Even though Zera's words sounded cold, they carried a lot of weight and truth. Noble and powerful families preferred to align themselves with other powerful families.
For children who grew up in big powerful families, the seven angels in Training or soon to be known as the 7 Desciples of the Fifth Heavenly faction after completing their training. They understood the importance of aligning themselves with powerful families too.
Even though their families differed in terms of strength and abilities, they were still the top seven respected families. Their words and actions carried a lot of weight.
Litia's Family – The House of Iserith
The Iserith family was once one of the most revered in the realm, known for their mastery over ice and spiritual energy. Their ancestral fort, Frostspire, stood atop the highest mountain in the realm, its towers visible even through the fiercest storms. The Iseriths had the ability to control and manipulate ice to a degree unparalleled by most, crafting weapons of ice, creating barriers, and even manipulating weather. Their lineage was also tied to the ethereal realm, giving them unique spiritual insights that no other family could rival.
However, in recent years, the Iserith family had seen a steady decline in power. The family's most recent patriarch, Lord Idrith Iserith, had grown weak, his ability to wield his ice powers diminishing due to age and illness. The once-proud family had become divided, with some members abandoning the fort to pursue their own paths. Their hopes now lay with Litia, the youngest daughter, whose potential as a powerful ice spirit wielder had yet to fully manifest. Litia's sister, Liriana, was the family's former hope, but her mysterious departure shattered the family's morale. Now, Litia was the last hope for restoring the Iserith family's former glory.
Tila's Family – The House of Solana
The Solana family was known for their unmatched control over light and energy, with their powers being both a blessing and a curse. They had built their fort, Luminara, on a sacred sun-drenched plateau, where the brightest rays of the sun always bathed the land. The Solanas were renowned healers and energy manipulators, able to channel light into powerful blasts or use it to heal wounds and cure ailments. They were also skilled in the art of mental manipulation, using light to affect minds and create illusions.
The Solana family had an ancient connection to celestial beings, and their fort housed many artifacts of divine significance. Tila was raised in an environment that emphasized inner peace and balance, yet her family's legacy came with great pressure. Their family's strength rested in their ability to protect the realm from dark forces, but in times of peace, they faced political struggles with other families seeking control over the sun's power. Tila's strength lay in her deep connection to the celestial realm, though her true power had yet to fully awaken.
Alucia's Family – The House of Vaylen
The Vaylen family hailed from the fertile plains of Verdelath, a fort known for its unparalleled agricultural bounty and mastery over nature's forces. The Vaylens were cultivators of life, their abilities rooted in manipulating plants, earth, and the elements of nature. They could command forests to grow at will, summon storms to nurture their crops, and even bring the dead back to life in a twisted but effective form of necromancy. Their wealth and influence stemmed from the fertile lands they controlled, with their fort providing resources that fueled the economy of the entire realm.
While Alucia's family was powerful in its own right, their strength had always been more subtle, their focus placed on nurturing and protecting the natural world. Alucia herself was expected to carry on the family's legacy, but her gentle spirit and quiet nature often left her in the shadows of more outspoken and aggressive family members. Though she didn't possess the destructive power of others, Alucia's control over the earth and plants was unmatched when she allowed herself to tap into the full depth of her potential.
Zera's Family – The House of Drakar
The Drakar family was one of the most feared in the realm, known for their brutal mastery of fire and combat. Their fort, Infernos, stood in the heart of an active volcano, its fiery surroundings a constant reminder of the family's destructive power. The Drakars were warriors above all else, specializing in martial combat enhanced by their control over fire. Zera's family was infamous for their ferocity in battle and their ability to conjure and control fire with deadly precision. They were unmatched in physical strength and endurance, and their bloodline had produced some of the realm's most powerful generals and warriors.
Zera's personal strength lay in her affinity for flame, though her volatile temper often prevented her from mastering her power to its full extent. The Drakar family had no time for weakness, and Zera had learned early on that only the strongest survive. This constant pressure to prove herself weighed heavily on her, and her resentment toward her fellow angels in training stemmed from the fact that she had always been overshadowed by the brighter stars of her family—her older brothers, both of whom had risen to become legendary warriors in the realm.
Paul's Family – The House of Korrath
The Korrath family was the undisputed most powerful in the entire realm, their influence stretching from the eastern coast to the western reaches. They had built their legendary fort, Obsidian Hold, deep within the heart of an ancient mountain range, where the very earth itself trembled with their power. The Korraths were masters of dark energy, shadow manipulation, and destructive magic, wielding power that bordered on the unnatural. Their ability to manipulate the elements—earth, wind, water, and fire—was unmatched, making them nearly invincible in combat.
Paul's family had ruled for centuries, their strength only growing with each generation. Their warriors were feared, their scholars revered, and their influence in politics was unchallenged. Paul himself was a prodigy, his mastery over dark energy nearly unparalleled. His family's hold on the realm seemed unshakable, and it was clear that Paul was destined to become the next great leader of the Korrath dynasty, his skills already surpassing those of his peers. However, the immense power of the Korraths came at a cost—rival families had grown envious, and enemies who had once feared them were beginning to stir in the shadows.
Zade's Family – The House of Rhavon
The Rhavon family was known for their control over time and the manipulation of temporal energy. Their fort, Chronopolis, stood at the very nexus of time itself, a place where the past, present, and future could be seen and altered. The Rhavons were scholars and manipulators of fate, able to peer into the past and glimpse into possible futures. Their skill in controlling time allowed them to create powerful time-based illusions, manipulate the flow of events, and even briefly alter the outcome of battles.
Zade's family was revered for their intellect and ability to foresee and navigate through the ever-shifting currents of time. However, their power had grown somewhat limited in recent years, as manipulating time took a heavy toll on the users. Zade, while an exceptionally skilled manipulator of temporal forces, often struggled with the consequences of overuse—something that weighed on his family's future. His potential to harness the full extent of time's power was immense, though it came with great responsibility and sacrifice.
Wade's Family – The House of Vaelith
The Vaelith family was built on a foundation of secrecy and shadow, their power linked to their ability to blend into the unseen and the forgotten. Their fort, Umbraheim, was located in the heart of an expansive forest where shadows seemed to stretch endlessly, and the darkness could obscure even the keenest of eyes. The Vaeliths were renowned for their skills in stealth, assassination, and illusion. They could move unseen, manipulate shadows to become invisible, and create terrifying illusions that could break the minds of even the bravest warriors.
Wade's family had long operated in the shadows, influencing the world from behind the scenes. They were assassins, spies, and tacticians, always one step ahead of their enemies. Wade's skill in the art of illusion and stealth made him a valuable asset, though he struggled with living in his family's long shadow. Their covert nature meant that they rarely sought the limelight, preferring to work in secrecy. Wade's struggle was often with his own identity—whether he could rise above his family's legacy or if he would forever be defined by it..