Dahlia's team moved through the forest, stepping over broken roots and tall grass.
Behind her, Clara whistled cheerfully while Eliza drifted along silently like a ghost.
Dahlia stopped and stretched her a
"Alright, girls," she said, glancing at Clara and Eliza.
"The boys already awakened their [Unique Physiques]… and they won't shut up about it."
Clara snorted, twirling her fingers.
"Yeah, Rynar and Rynor flexing nonstop is getting on my nerves."
Eliza nodded slowly, voice soft. "They… brag too much."
Dahlia puffed her cheeks. "Exactly! So we're using this chance to awaken ours too."
She looked at her clenched hand.
"I can feel it... almost all my cells have already turned into perfect mana-core cells. I'm this close!"
She pinched her fingers together.
Clara grinned wide. "Same here. My whole body is buzzing. Feels like my mana is trying to break out."
Eliza raised her hand slightly. "I… feel light. Like my bones are humming."
