156 First Authoritarian Mountain Peak

Monica looked at her room in Four Guardians Sanctuary. 

She had sweat dripping down her beautiful countenance with her green hair flickering in front of her face. She'd just mastered a new type of ice mark that she'd been working on in hopes of surpassing Howard once again. Even though he was stronger than her now, she knew if she tried her hardest she could once again catch up.

Priscilla had her beat in many ways, but she didn't have her beat in heart. Monica swore to work harder than anyone else in the entire East Branch! Who cared about sleeping when you couldn't protect those you love! She had to get stronger and stronger!

"Ice Mark, Third level Activate!" 

Monica's ice mark which normally looked like a small cross instantly spread across her entire body and seemed to form a net that gripped her arms and legs tightly. Her eyes started to glisten and turn a brighter green while the room instantly chilled.