บท 221: The Tension at The Empire's Training Ground

(Looks like she improved quite a lot since our last fight. But fire mana, huh...) (Lyan)

In this world, mana flows through nearly every being, but not everyone can tap into its power. While most folks possess common mana without any elemental attribute, only a chosen few can harness elemental mana, let alone become masters of it.

Becoming a master of mana arts is no walk in the park. It takes knowledge, practice, skill, and a whole lot more. Using mana for magic and enhancement are two different paths, each with its own bag of tricks. Scholars from all corners of the world, both magic wielders and non-magic folks, have tried to unravel the secrets of mana, but there's still so much we don't know about its workings.

The rarity and value of elemental mana users have led noble families to carefully guard and even strengthen their bloodlines through strategic marriages. They want to make sure that their offspring inherit, or even boost, their magical abilities.