Chapter 617: Ryn (Refresh to clear Duplicate!)
Ryn had a younger sister.
She was also an awakener.
It was the sort of occurrence that caused both admiration and envy.
Awakeners were not born through lineage; their emergence followed no predictable pattern. Having a powerful parent or sibling might provide a faint advantage—exposure to mana-rich environments, perhaps a bit of inherited affinity—but it was far from a guarantee.
Some children of Awakeners lived and died as ordinary humans, never once sensing mana. Others were less fortunate, awakening to abilities so unstable or contradictory that they burned out their lifeforce in their youth. For someone from the Halvane family to produce two successful Awakeners in one generation was a miracle.
Lira’s thoughts darkened as she remembered the rumors. Ryn’s sister—Rynne Halvane—had vanished from public view shortly after her awakening.
A year ago, there was a rumor that said she was also accepted early into the academy due to a special talent.
Lira’s eyes flicked to Ryn again. His expression wasn’t openly hostile, but there was something taut in his gaze.
She swallowed. Could this meeting have something to do with his sister?
Did Michael do something without realizing it?
No, that didn’t make sense. Michael had only just arrived at the academy today. He couldn’t possibly have any connection to the Halvane family... and yet, Ryn’s presence here felt anything but random.
Her hands clenched at her sides. Ryn didn’t look exactly friendly right now.