Lara's Point of View

  That must be a descendant of Caelum. He really looks like the young Caelum I once knew. I wanted to attend his wedding, but it's okay—I've seen his descendant, and it feels right.

  He indeed get married I'm so happy for him

  So, this is the mage resting room. I really want to find the exit but this building is so big I got lost should I asked Thailon for help? But if that child entered here haysst-

  A Few Moments Later

  I take a deep breath, channeling my magic and casting a protective spell around myself. "Here goes nothing," I whisper, feeling the familiar energy envelop me.

  "Bina," she replies, her voice steady and sure.

  "Can you please handle this with care?" I ask, trying to maintain an air of composure.

  "That's not a problem for me," she assures, confidence radiating from her.

  Bina begins to wave her wand, causing the earth around us to shift. "In calibra of light—"

  Suddenly, I sense impending danger as a large chunk of earth lurches toward me. Reacting instinctively, I summon my own magic, countering the attack.

  "Is this how we welcome newcomers? Because I must say, I prefer a more civilized introduction," I remark, narrowly avoiding the dirt that threatened to engulf me.

  Bina glances at me, slightly flustered. "This isn't a game; we're in serious competition here!" this spell it's familiar.

  Flashback

  The system had suggested I take on the King of Earth Destroyer—Mission 30.

  "What do you mean I should defeat that monstrosity? It's utterly dangerous!" I exclaimed at the system, exasperation clear in my voice. The screen flickered mockingly in response.

  "What's our plan?" Thailon asked, his tone steady yet laced with concern.

  "We defeat it, simple as that," I declared, trying to project confidence despite the knot in my stomach.

  "Are you certain about that?" Morvan asked, skepticism heavy in the air.

  "Do we have any other option? Did you glimpse something unsettling about the future?" I shot back, meeting his gaze with determination.

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  "We've been fighting for hours, that's my concern" Morvan grumbled, tapping his pouch in frustration.

  "Enough with the chatter! We just need to focus on defeating it. I have items to test," Burnin interjected, brandishing her axe with a determined flourish.

  "I'm feeling rather drowsy," Faye murmured, her eyes half-closed.

  "Stay awake, We're in the midst of a critical battle" I replied, shaking her gently.

  "I've sealed the exit here," Zephyra announced, his voice authoritative. Just then, I felt a light touch on my arm.

  "You've sustained an injury," Caelum observed, concern etched on his face as he examined my arm.

  "It's nothing significant," I reassured him. "Children, are you prepared to proceed?" I asked, attempting to rally my companions.

  "Yes!" they answered in unison, their enthusiasm infectious.

  But then the earth shifted once more, locking us in place like a poorly arranged game of Jenga. I looked up, disbelief etched across my features as the ground rumbled ominously.

  "You've got to be joking!" I muttered, exasperation spilling over

  End of Flashback

  There was only one spell I had ever used to defeat earth before—a clever combination of elements that my opponents typically found unsettling. Water. It was simple in concept, but potent in execution. I would turn it into mud, then freeze it to solid ice. The others rarely appreciated the ingenuity of that idea, but it had served me well in the past.

  I took a deep breath, centering myself. Levitating above the ground, I extended my hands, fingers outstretched, creating a shimmering circle of energy around me. The spell began to take shape, and I could feel the magic coursing through me, a vibrant pulse of power. "Let's see if you can keep up, child" I muttered under my breath, eyes locked onto Bina.

  Her brow furrowed as she nodded, determination etched into her features. I could see the tension in her body as she concentrated, her lips pressed together as if summoning every ounce of her strength. With a deep breath, she raised her hands, and the air around us thickened with moisture. I felt the humidity rise, a harbinger of the torrent she was about to unleash.

  In an instant, a wave of water surged forth from her, crashing like a tidal wave against the ground. I braced myself, channeling my energy. With a swift motion, I waved my hand again, redirecting the water as it collided with the earth beneath us.

  "Not so fast!" I exclaimed, my voice steady despite the chaos around us. The water and earth intertwined, melding together as I guided them with my will. The chaotic elements danced around us, transforming into a stunning, swirling vortex of mud and water, a mesmerizing display of raw power. The colors blended beautifully—earthy browns and shimmering blues twirling in a wild symphony.

  As the storm of magic surged, I felt exhilarated, my heart racing with the thrill of our combined efforts. It was as if the very elements themselves were bowing to our power, responding to our intentions with an almost sentient grace.

  "That was amazing!" I shouted, breathless from the surge of energy as the swirling magic began to settle. "But that's still not enough to defeat me, though. Well, it's almost as impressive as Zephyra's magic," I added, teasingly, a smirk playing on my lips.

  Bina's confidence began to wane as fatigue set in. "I surrender!" she shouted, her cheeks flushed with exhaustion, the sparkle of her earlier bravado dimming in the face of my spell.

  Just as I was about to bask in my victory, the voice of the announcer boomed over the arena, cutting through the tension like a knife. "And we have a winner! Amelia for this round!"

  The crowd erupted into cheers, the sound echoing around the vast arena. I lowered myself back to the ground, the remnants of my spell dissipating into the air, and turned to Bina

  Now they tell us to returned to the resting room for the next round