[551] Taking A break.

"Ugh..."

I groaned, and tried to open my eyes. Greeted by a familiar ceiling and unnaturally bright lights, I was temporarily blinded and closed my eyes out of reflex.

"Why is it so bright..."

I questioned, massaging my eyes. Snorting, I opened them once again and adjusted to the light. It still stung for some reason. I stood up and examined the room.

It was my room, back in Shield, The dorm room I had due to my position as a top 10 student... Wait.

It's the second year... Am I still in the top 10? I haven't done anything to keep my position...

Never mind that, I took a deep breath, my throat was parched.

'I need to drink something.'

The thirst had taken over my mind...

I got up, walking to the fridge to get something to drink. Along the way, My eyes felt particularly sensitive, as if a new...world had opened. I could see scant particles of mana floating around and about in my room, of different colors.