Chapter 65: The Gem Hunter

As Raena held the gem in her hands, she felt a strange warmth radiating from it, as if it were alive and responding to her touch. The soft light pulsed gently, casting a faint glow on her face. She marveled at how perfectly the stone resonated with her mana, as if it were a missing piece of herself she had finally found.

The noise of the other students searching for their gems echoed faintly in the distance, but Raena was in her own world, entranced by the connection she had just made. She closed her eyes, letting the warmth of the gem flow through her, filling her with a sense of calm and purpose.

The tranquil moment was interrupted by the sound of footsteps approaching. Raena opened her eyes to see Vladimir walking toward her, a gentle smile on his face. He held a gem of his own, a deep crimson stone that seemed to glow with an inner fire.

"Looks like you found it," Vladimir said, his voice warm with approval.