As Lily's body started absorbing mana like a sponge, the golden glow around her slowly faded into her skin.
Alex smiled at her. "Now you are also a proper awakened."
Lily felt the mana flooding inside her body—warm currents circling through her veins, gathering in her core, answering her will when she simply thought of moving it. She clenched her fists, opening and closing her hands as tiny threads of mana danced across her fingers. She still couldn't believe it—that she could now use mana like everyone else.
She ran toward Alex and hugged him tightly, tears spilling from her eyes. "Thanks, Alex. You are the best big brother…"
Seeing them like this, Alyssa smiled gently. "I have some work to do. You guys can talk it out."
She turned and left, giving them space.
Lily continued hugging Alex, refusing to let go.
Alex spoke in a low voice. "You think I'm the best big brother, right…?"
"Yes, you are," Lily said without hesitation.
