Chapter 5 Special Trait
Inside the testing room, Zane immediately felt that familiar intrusive sensation crawling over him. Only this time, it was sharper, deeper, more intense—as if something was dissecting him down to his very core.
Damn it. This ringing is grating on my nerves. His golden eyes narrowed. Something’s different this time...
His mind raced through the possibilities.
Did they update the central processing unit last night? Unlikely. This place is too remote from the main Academy.
Then it clicked.
No, it’s not the system that changed. His fingers curled into a fist. It’s me. My senses have enhanced since my Awakening—that’s why I’m feeling this so much stronger.
Suddenly—
[SYSTEM ANNOUNCEMENT]
ALERT! ALERT! ALERT!
HIGHLY INVASIVE MAGIC DETECTED!
POTENTIAL THREAT TO HOST!