After I finished talking with Lady Hasegawa, I didn't head anywhere in particular right away. I let my feet carry me as I walked around for a minute, my eyes naturally scanning the training grounds and nearby corridors. I was looking for someone specific—the disciple I had personally been teaching how to fight.
It didn't take long before I spotted her.
Asada Kaori.
She stood out, not because she was flashy, but because of how composed she looked. Kaori was one of the healers, and not just an average one either. She had an exceptional grasp of mana control—clean, efficient, and stable. That alone already put her above most people. Because of that, she could use magic without much strain, weaving spells almost instinctively.
And yet, despite all of that, she had chosen to use a sword.
