As Rheon stepped away, the whispers among the students grew louder. “Did you see that? He stopped them without breaking a sweat!” “I didn’t even see him move!”

Alira, standing near the edge of the arena, couldn’t hide her amazement. “I knew he was strong, but that... that was on another level,” she murmured.

Rheon turned back to the class, his piercing gaze sweeping over the students. “Who’s next?” he asked, his voice steady, yet carrying an edge of anticipation.

The room fell silent again, the weight of his presence pressing down on them. Each student, though nervous, couldn’t help but feel a flicker of excitement. This was no ordinary lesson—this was a chance to learn from a legend.

“I’m just joking,” Rheon said, a faint smile softening his otherwise stern demeanor. His attempt to ease the tension worked; a few chuckles rippled through the crowd, and the atmosphere in the training hall grew less oppressive.

“That’s enough for today’s lesson,” he declared, his voice steady but less commanding now. “I’ll see you all in Elemental Mastery Techniques later this week.” He glanced over the room, his gaze lingering briefly on a few students. “Keep practicing your Essentia control and synchronization. Don’t slack off.”

Turning on his heel, Rheon strode toward the exit, his crimson cloak swaying with each step. Just before leaving, he paused at the doorway and looked back. “If you have any questions or need guidance, my office is open.” With that, he exited, leaving an air of inspiration and awe behind him.

The hall buzzed with energy the moment the door closed. Students began whispering animatedly, some recounting the fights, others mimicking Rheon’s movements, though none could come close to replicating his precision.

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“That was amazing!” Alira exclaimed, hurrying over to Towan and Elliot. Her eyes sparkled with genuine excitement. “I didn’t expect you two to be such incredible fighters! Honestly, you could both be ranked among the top 10 students!”

Towan scratched the back of his head, trying to appear modest, though the faint smirk tugging at his lips betrayed him. “It’s not much,” he said, downplaying her praise. “Just hard work and a lot of practice.” Despite his words, his confidence shone through. Deep down, he was certain he could hold his own against most students in the hall, with a few notable exceptions like Sylra.

“We’ve been training our physical condition and martial arts since we were kids,” Elliot chimed in, his tone casual but proud.

Alira’s jaw dropped slightly. “Wait, since you were kids? No wonder your movements are so polished! That’s years of discipline!” Her awe was evident, her voice tinged with admiration.

“It’s just how we were raised,” Towan added. “Our master... he was strict, but he taught us well.”

“Well, whoever your master is, they did an incredible job,” Alira said, her gaze flicking between the brothers. “The way you moved out there—it was like watching a professional match! If you two wanted to, I bet you could climb the ranks in no time.”

Elliot chuckled. “Maybe, but rankings aren’t really our focus right now.”

Alira tilted her head curiously. “Then what is your focus?”

Towan exchanged a glance with his brother, a silent understanding passing between them. “Let’s just say,” he began, “we’ve got our own goals to work toward.”

Alira opened her mouth to press further but hesitated. She could sense there was more to their story, but something about Towan’s tone suggested it wasn’t the time to ask. Instead, she grinned. “Well, whatever your goals are, I’m glad to have you in the class. Just don’t forget us little guys when you make it to the top!”

Elliot laughed. “Little guys? Alira, you’re ranked 25th—hardly a ‘little guy.’”

“Yeah, but compared to you two? I’ve got a lot of catching up to do,” she replied, her cheeks flushing slightly.

The three of them walked out of the hall together, their conversation lively and filled with good-natured teasing. Around them, other students continued to buzz with energy, inspired by Rheon’s lesson and the day’s fights.