Chapter 15: Empress Helena
Leo smiled at the redhead before speaking, ''We'll have to fight sometime, Bel. I want to see how strong you are.''
''That would be fun. You also have some good skills, which excited the emperor,'' she giggled.
Without hesitation, Leo asked, fully aware of his intentions, ''Can I test my Healing Light on you?''
His stepsister's face lit up with a bright smile. ''Of course, Leo. Here you go.''
She extended her hand, and as he took it, a soft warmth began to spread from his touch. Bella's eyes widened in surprise, her cheeks flushing a deep red as a gentle, tingling sensation filled her.
''Healing Light,'' Leo muttered, causing a soft white glow to wash over her body.
Bella shuddered as she spoke in a shakey voice, ''That feels strangely good. Your magic is amazing, brother.''
Leo pulled her closer as Roxy approached with a knowing smile as she spoke, ''Enjoying yourself, Bella? His magic makes you feel so much better, doesn't it?''
''Yes, it's incredible how strong he already is—and with so many skills!'' the redhead answered excitedly as she kept glancing at him while blushing. ''Most of us only got one skill or spell, but he already has five!''