Lumi, however, wasn't one to sit quietly. With a determined stomp, she marched a few steps ahead of the group. "I wanna do that too!" she declared, her voice brimming with ambition.
She planted her feet firmly, tiny fists clenched tight. "Hrrrrghhhh!" she grunted, her mana flaring to life and radiating around her in visible waves.
Galathor paused mid-laugh, his grin fading into a look of curiosity. "What's she up to now?" he muttered.
Alex leaned back, arms crossed, clearly amused. "Oh, just wait. You'll see."
The ground beneath Lumi began to shake, faintly at first, then with increasing intensity. Rocks and dirt lifted from the forest floor, swirling toward her as if drawn by an invisible force. They began to fuse together, forming the beginnings of massive legs, sturdy and immovable like ancient pillars. A broad torso followed, then enormous arms, and finally a rugged head, roughly carved yet intimidating.
