"Let's start with a simple display of mana manipulation," I said, my tone steady. "I want to see you control it—shape it, maintain it, and then dispel it. No spells, just pure control."
Aurelia nodded, her expression focused. She raised her hand, and the golden-red mana gathered in her palm, swirling and pulsing with energy. It was raw, powerful, but also unruly—a reflection of her personality.