Graduation

She winced at the sheer force her mind experienced from Rui exerting a bit of charged pressure against her. She steeled her expression, trying to withstand the pressure.

Rui narrowed his eyes as the atmosphere grew chillier.

Had any normal human being been present there, they might have already fallen to the ground and lost control of their bladders. Yet her fortitude as a Martial Apprentice was far beyond the limits of the human mind. She grimaced, clenching her fists and gritting her teeth.

Huff...

Huff...

She executed a basic breathing technique, trying to center herself.

Huff...

Huff...

She felt her heartbeat returning to normal soon enough.

The pressure hadn't reduced even by the slightest, but she managed to pull herself together.

Rui could see a profound resilience as she met her soft, yet steely brown doe-like eyes.

A small grin cracked at his mouth.