The warm-up exercise led by Professor Orin was brief and efficient. He didn't waste time pushing students beyond their limits; instead, he gauged each of them based on their current mystical proficiency. After just a few minutes, he gave a nod of approval, signaling that their bodies were ready.
Once the students settled, Professor Orin stepped to the center of the room, his back straight as he faced them. "Today's focus," he began, "is a fundamental, yet often underestimated principle of fire myst: streamline channeling."
He raised one hand and extended two fingers, summoning a thin thread of fire that pulsed with life. "This technique," he explained, "is about precision and consistency. Not power. You're to create a continuous stream of flame—no flare-ups, no dips, just a steady output from your myst channels. Think of it like keeping a flame alive in a storm. Balance is key." He outlined the three-step method:
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