Chapter 63: Under Pressure
Elysia sighed, deciding to cancel the rest of her training for the day. It was time to step outside and find out what was so urgent.
As she wiped the sweat from her brow, she walked out to find Emily already waiting for her. In Emily’s hand was a tonic—a vibrant, shimmering drink that glimmered like liquid rubies in the light. The aroma was a mix of citrus and herbal notes, promising to replenish stamina and ease muscle pain. Elysia took the bottle and downed the contents in one swift motion, feeling the revitalizing warmth spread through her body. She handed the empty bottle back to Emily and casually inquired, "So what’s so important that you had to interrupt me during a critical moment of my training?"
"My apologies," Emily replied, her expression turning serious. "There’s a piece of news I couldn’t wait to share with you. It’s related to your half-brother."
Elysia’s eyes narrowed; she knew exactly who Emily was talking about. "What did he do? Maybe he finally awakened?" she threw out half-jokingly, but upon seeing Emily’s silence, her heart raced with shock.
"Really? Did he awaken?" Elysia pressed, her disbelief palpable.
"Yes! He’s become capable of using a Law—the Law of Fire. He completely crushed Barak during a mock battle," Emily explained, maintaining a calm demeanor despite the excitement bubbling within her. It was hard for her to fully believe the information she had just received; she had verified and double-checked the news multiple times.
"Eh! That’s some unexpected news," Elysia finally said after a moment of stunned silence, a chuckle escaping her lips.
"To think he would awaken a different Law... maybe it’s related to his mother’s lineage. That woman with the mysterious background," she mused, her thoughts racing. Then she turned her gaze back to Emily, raising the next question. "Do you think it’s possible for our little shining star to awaken a second Law, making him the first Dual Elementalist?"
Emily hesitated, knowing the complexity of the situation. Normally, being part of the Raizen family meant he would receive the blessing of the Law of Lightning and would only be able to use that Law. But with Nero awakening a different Law, possibly linked to his maternal side, it opened up possibilities. It was conceivable that he might later awaken the original family Law.