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Torches illuminated the castle walls as you stood in front of it, trying to keep your back straight.

"—Try again —your father ordered. "

You placed your hands in front of you and drew the circle precisely, just as you were taught...nothing, the glow didn't appear, the silence was worse than a scream.

From the side shadow of the hall, Hunter watched in complete silence, wearing a golden mask and maintaining a perfect posture.

"—Again —repeated Emperor Belos. "

You tried it and the air grew heavy.

"You are my daughter," Belos finally said, her voice low and controlled. "You can't be... defective. "

The word stuck deeper than any spell; Hunter barely tensed his fingers on his cane, but he didn't speak.

"—Leave—he finally ordered, turning his back on you as if it were no longer worth continuing. —You must try harder—your father murmured, without raising his voice. "

But you're already trying, your fingers are trembling, no magic comes out...it never does...you learned that it's no use, the doors of the room closed with a heavy echo.

And silence remained between you and Hunter for a moment; he didn't move, then slowly he removed his mask.

"You're not defective," she said softly.

He stretches out his hand and draws a circle in the air...nothing happens, he looks at you out of the corner of his eye.

"—Again—he says."

He does it...nothing, he lowers his hand.

"See? You're not the only one."

He offers you the cane, it's too big for you and helps you hold it.

When you activate it, the red spark does appear, and your eyes light up a little.

Hunter quickly looks away, as if he doesn't want you to notice.

"—Don't tell him I let you use it."