"Master. Long time no see." Ashe rushed in front of Siderius.
She held her hands in front of her and bowed gently.
"As I've said before, Ashe. There is no need for such formality when there's only us. The formality can be spared for the ceremony."
"I understand, Master."
Siderius noticed Ashe's eyes curved up slightly. Her lips stayed a neutral shape but she couldn't hide the joy in her eyes.
He patted her head. "How's your training?"
Ashe enjoyed the pat to the fullest before answering, "I have been working hard, Master. Every day. Every hour. Let me show you."
Ashe rushed back to the campfire and showed Siderius a salt seal on the ground. There was a small leaf in the middle of the seal.
Ashe clasped her hands together and initiated the sign sequence. The salt seal lit up in blue and the salt particles floated up.
They circled around the leaf then stuck onto it, creating a clear crystallized leaf.
"Oh?" Siderius raised an eyebrow.
