Mirabelle showed no trace of panic. She did not even move a step.
She merely flicked her wrist toward a spare Training Dummy in the corner of the Practice Room.
Whoom!
With a heavy thud, the Training Dummy instantly shifted into the lightning's path.
Boom!
A deafening blast shook the Practice Room as violent currents swallowed the metal Training Dummy whole!
She turned to He Xi, who was steadying his breath.
"Try again."
"Yes, Mentor."
Quiet returned to the Practice Room. Then, as blue light gathered in He Xi's palm once more, the faint hum of electricity slowly rose again.
Mirabelle stood silently beside him, her arms folded.
[You have mastered the skill: Lightning Bolt Lv. 1] [Wisdom +3]
"Thank you, Mentor." He Xi lowered his hand and thanked Mirabelle sincerely.
The stern lines of Mirabelle's face softened a little. "Your foundation is solid, and you learn quickly."
"The Practice Rooms on the first floor of the Tower of Strength are generally free to use, apart from those with special markings.
"Some rooms on the other floors are used as classrooms from time to time. Check before you go in."
She seemed to remember something, and a rare hint of a smile touched her lips. "Also, save some mana for next Monday. I don't want my teaching assistant embarrassing himself by running out during a demonstration."
"Yes, Mentor." He Xi smiled. He knew this was her way of reminding him not to overdo it.
After leaving the fifth floor, He Xi went straight to the first.
The corridor here was much wider than those upstairs, with Practice Rooms of various sizes lining both sides.
He pushed open a half-closed door at random. The room inside was small, with only eight or nine Training Dummies.
He was about to