Chapter 7: The Queen Teachings in 3 Days (1)
Evelyn looked at my body as if she could see into the very depths of my soul. Her intense gaze alone sent a shiver down my spine and made me gulp nervously. There was something terrifyingly powerful and yet mesmerizing about her.
Her older sister was just as strong—perhaps even stronger. Evelyn, the Queen herself, had already reached the realm of a 7-Star Mage, a height most could only dream of. Now, standing in front of me, she attempted to assess my talent.
However, her expression quickly turned from calm curiosity to astonishment. At first, my aura glowed with the blue light of a low-tier talent. But the next second, it surged upward—changing, evolving—making it impossible for her to determine its limit. When she tried again, the same thing happened. The talent reading would begin, then climb higher and higher, seemingly without end.
Her interest was immediately piqued.
With a thoughtful smile, she let her eyes travel over my body again. There was a thin layer of mana forming a barrier over my skin. Her eyes sparkled. She could also tell that I hadn't been a mage for long—my aura was too raw, too unrefined.
"You're using the barrier incorrectly," she said, her voice elegant yet firm. "Don't add layer upon layer. Instead, fuse the mana together. That way, you'll reduce consumption and increase strength."
Hearing her advice, I quickly sat down on the grass and closed my eyes, focusing. I followed her instructions, breathing slowly, guiding my mana with precision. Two minutes passed in silence.
Then Evelyn's smile widened.
She didn't say anything at first, but I could tell from the look in her eyes that she was impressed. Even though she hadn't seen the full extent of my abilities, it was clear she was pleased with how fast I learned.
As I successfully fused the barrier into one cohesive form, I noticed the difference instantly. My mana consumption dropped drastically, and the barrier felt denser—stronger.
I stood up and bowed deeply, my smile bright with gratitude. She nodded at me with a soft smile, but then her eyes caught something unexpected.