A few minutes earlier, inside the largest room of the Scarlett Castle, which was more of a training ground than a room itself.
Only two women occupied the enormous space.
One of them stood perfectly still, dressed in a black maid uniform.
Kanna.
Her expression remained as emotionless as ever, her pitch-black eyes silently observing the woman standing opposite her.
Lia.
Her black hair, streaked with crimson, was tied into a high ponytail that swayed behind her as she stood panting, her hands holding her knees.
"Haa… haa…"
Her heavy, exhausted breathing echoed through the chamber as sweat dripped from her nose onto the floor.
After taking a few deep breaths, she lifted her head toward Kanna.
She had been training here for hours, pushing herself relentlessly while trying to strengthen her fire powers and gain better control over them.
Ever since Vivienne's mocking scolding—and the subtle manipulation hidden beneath those mocking words—Lia had changed.
