That said, unlike before, the hammer no longer felt impossible to lift. She instinctively understood that the hammer wasn't rejecting her.
Huff.... Taking a deep breath, she planted a foot forward, straightened her spine, adjusted her stance and exerted her strength.
At that moment, it happened.
KRRRKK...
A sharp, unmistakable sound rang out. The handle tilted, just slightly. But it tilted.
Above, the training field erupted into a commotion.
"What?! Did you see that?!"
"No way, no way!"
"Good heavens, it moved. It actually moved!"
Some of the members of the Temple of Light rubbed their eyes, doubting their vision. Others leaned forward unconsciously, mouths hanging open. A ripple of disbelief surged outward, spreading to the entirety of the training ground in the blink of an eye.
Even the Holy Knights found it difficult to rein in their astonishment.
Bob usually composed, found himself standing stiff.
Marcus sucked in a deep breath, his expression exaggerated.
