Nyx handed the tome on Dark Void Magic to Kinsey. "Read this, cover to cover first. I want you to have a solid understanding of the theory and history behind Dark Void Magic before we delve into the practical application."

Sylvie pouted slightly at Nyx's words, clearly bored at the mention of reading instead of hands-on training. But she remained silent, watching the scene unfold with curiosity.

Kinsey accepted the tome with a nod of understanding, her fingers tracing the worn leather cover. She held the thick book tightly, a mix of excitement and nervousness coursing through her. This was her first step towards learning the Dark Void Magic and gaining the power she desired.

As she flipped open the book and began to read, Nyx turned her attention to Sylvie. "And as for you," Nyx said, her tone slightly scolding, "I expect you to behave and not disturb Kinsey while she's reading.”

"But don't worry, Sylvie," Nyx reassured the half demon/faerie with a knowing smirk, as if sensing her annoyance, "You'll have your turn to assist in Kinsey's training soon enough. We'll have plenty of time for hands-on practice and sparring soon enough."

Sylvie perked up at Nyx's words, a small grin forming on her face. "Can't wait," she said, her tone mischievous.

Nyx turned back to Kinsey, who had already flipped the tome open and was skimming the first few pages.

"Good," Nyx said, her gaze fixed on Kinsey's focused expression.

Sylvie, still somewhat restless, spoke up, unable to contain her impatience. "Is she seriously going to just read all day? Can't we do something a little more... exciting?"

Nyx hummed, amused by Sylvie's eagerness. "Relax, Sylvie," she replied, her tone a mix of amusement and firmness. "We cannot rush this. We need to lay a solid foundation first. That requires study and understanding.”

Sylvie huffed in response, clearly not happy with the answer. She crossed her arms, her wings twitching slightly.

"But it's so boring," she complained, her voice a dramatic whine. "Can't we at least have a little break and do something fun?"

Nyx smirked at Sylvie's impatience, her tone firm but patient. "Patience, please. Patience.”

Sylvie huffed in response, folding her arms across her chest as she sulked quietly.

Kinsey, on the other hand, was completely engrossed in the tome, her eyes scanning the pages, soaking up the information like a sponge.

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Nyx chuckled at the sight, before turning her attention once again to Sylvie. "While Kinsey is reading, why don't you start gathering some essential materials that we will need for the training?”

Sylvie perked up at the mention of tasks to complete, immediately standing up straight, her eagerness returning. "Sure thing, Nyx," she said, her tone enthusiastic. "What do you need me to find?"

Nyx considered for a moment, her mind working through the list of supplies they would require. "We'll need dark crystals, shadow essence, perhaps some dark matter, and a few other things. I'll make a proper list for you, but that should give you a general idea for now.”

Nyx cracked a smile, shaking her head fondly at Sylvie's enthusiasm.

"Calm down, don't get too excited," she said, a hint of amusement in her voice. "I'll make the list and you go fetch the items. But be careful, the castle dungeons can be... unpredictable."

Sylvie nodded, her eagerness unabated. "I'm ready for anything," she declared, her wings fluttering behind her. "Just give me the list and I'll get those items, no sweat.”

Nyx chuckled at Sylvie's melodramatic response, amused by her pouting expression.

"Good girl," she said in a slightly mocking tone, before turning her attention back to Kinsey, who was still immersed in the tome.

Sylvie grumbled under her breath, but ultimately accepted Nyx's instructions. With a final pout, she spread her wings and flew off to the darkness to gather the requested items.

Meanwhile, Kinsey continued to pore over the tome on Dark Void Magic, her mind absorbing the theoretical knowledge like a sponge.

Nyx watched quietly, her gaze shifting between Sylvie's departure and Kinsey's focused reading. She could sense the younger mage's desire to learn and master her new abilities, and couldn't help but feel a hint of anticipation for the upcoming training sessions.

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After what felt like an eternity of waiting for Sylvie to return, she finally burst into the room, holding a small sack in her hands.

"Alright, I've got everything on your list, boss!" Sylvie exclaimed, out of breath but excited.

Nyx nodded, a subtle smirk on her face at Sylvie's slightly disheveled appearance. "Good, I knew I could count on you."

Kinsey raised her head from the tome, her gaze shifting between Nyx and Sylvie, curious about the exchange.

Nyx took the sack from Sylvie's hands and began unloading the items from inside.

"Excellent," she said, inspecting each item carefully. "You did a good job gathering these, Sylvie."

Sylvie practically puffed up with pride at the compliment, her earlier sulking forgotten.

Kinsey, meanwhile, watched the exchange intently, her curiosity growing.

"All right," Nyx said, once all the items were arranged. "With everything ready, I think it's time to move onto the practical application."

Sylvie's eyes lit up at Nyx's words, clearly eager to see actual magic at work.

Kinsey closed the tome, her expression a mix of excitement and nerves. She knew it was time to put her theory into practice, but a small part of her doubted her ability to do so.

Kinsey's eyes lit up at Nyx's words, her eagerness to finally start the hands-on training obvious.

"Yes!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with determination. "I'm ready. Let's do this."

Sylvie grinned at Kinsey's excitement, her own anticipation growing.

Nyx smirked at Kinsey's eagerness, the young mage's enthusiasm reminding her of a puppy eager to play.

"Good," she said, her tone slightly amused. "But remember, we'll be starting slow and easy. We're going to test the limits of your abilities and your control. So, no reckless actions or impatient antics."

Kinsey nodded eagerly, her expression serious now. Sylvie chuckled beside her, knowing exactly what Nyx was implying.

"That's the enthusiasm I like to see," Nyx said with a nod of approval.

She then turned her gaze toward Sylvie, a smirk on her face. "As you're so excited to see some action, why don't you assist me in conducting this training session?”

Sylvie's grin widened at Nyx's invitation. "I thought you'd never ask," she replied playfully.

Kinsey watched the exchange, her gaze shifting between Nyx and Sylvie, curious about what the training session would entail.

Nyx chuckled at Sylvie's response, her tone slightly amused.

"I knew you wouldn't be able to resist participating," she said, her eyes fixed on Sylvie.

She then turned back to Kinsey, her gaze turning serious. "Kinsey, stand up and let's get started. Sylvie and I will guide you through the first exercises.”

Kinsey nodded and stood up from the ground, her eyes fixed on Nyx and Sylvie, eagerly awaiting instruction.

Sylvie hovered beside Nyx, unable to contain her excitement. "This is going to be fun," she muttered under her breath, her wings flapping softly.