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Become a top mage at all costs

Eileen Caldwell had always been the epitome of a laid-back individual. From her early years to her teens, her passion for leisure rivaled that of any professional napper. School was merely a necessary inconvenience, and she found herself comfortably situated at the bottom of her class hierarchy, much to the chagrin of her teachers and the bemusement of her peers. However, all of this changed on her 18th birthday signaling her transition into adulthood, a mysterious system was activated, one that would upend her world of sloth and slumber. Gone were the days of lounging around without consequence; instead, Eileen found herself thrust into a destiny she could scarcely have imagined. This newly activated system, with its stern mandate against idleness, revealed to Eileen her true potential: she was destined to become one of the most formidable mages the world had ever seen. No longer could she while away the hours in blissful ignorance; instead, she was called upon to harness her latent magical abilities and rise to the challenge that lay before her.

K_Mopo · LGBT+
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311 Chs

Sad atmosphere

The atmosphere was thick with tension as Eileen and I waited for Aurelia and Lydia to return. The cavernous chamber, now littered with the remnants of our battle, seemed even more oppressive in the aftermath of our victory.

I knew exactly what was going to happen next. Aurelia had made up her mind. The revelation from the demon killer's last words had shattered something between her and Lydia, something that couldn't be easily mended.

Eileen paced nervously, her blue eyes flicking toward the doorway every few seconds. I could see the worry etched on her face, the concern for our friends mingled with uncertainty about what lay ahead.

I reached out, taking her hand in mine. Her fingers were warm, and the touch seemed to ground both of us in this moment of uneasy calm.

"It's going to be alright," I whispered, trying to offer some reassurance even though I wasn't entirely sure myself.