Chapter 168.2 - Jealousy
Her [Authority] stirred within her, a quiet but potent presence. With the faintest effort, she let it unfurl, her vision shifting as she tapped into her enhanced perception. The emotions of those around her appeared first—a swirling array of hues and shapes, vibrant and chaotic. But she pushed past them, focusing on something deeper.
[Vitality.]
It was there, running like a network of glowing tubes within each person. Thin, steady streams in some, and wide, roaring currents in others. Vitality wasn't just a measure of life—it was strength, potential, and power made visible. The Headmaster had taught her how to discern its flow, to interpret its subtleties, and to use it as a guide.
As her gaze moved over the crowd, she saw the familiar steady lines of average students—healthy but unremarkable. But as she looked toward the front rows, where the top-ranked students always gathered, the scene changed.