It was still early in the morning as Amelia approached the training area, and the ground was still foggy.

She was fatigued and in pain from the day before, but she felt confident today. The revelations of the last few weeks shocked her, but they also inspired her to study and harness her blood power.

When she arrived at the field, Bruce and Elijah were there waiting for her.

The two of them were present, both soothing and alarming her. These two powerful grandees, both strongmen in their own states, had decided to supervise her apprenticeship themselves. The weight of expectations descended on her shoulders.

"Hello, Amelia," Elijah remarked to...