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Ethan's POV

I observed as Lena completed her final set of transformation training. I marvelled at how far she had come since we started training; I thought back to her initial struggles and doubts about herself. My heart swelled with pride, knowing that Lena had not only grown in power but also grew in confidence.

I reflected on my role in her journey and how much it had impacted me as well. Despite the pride I felt. I couldn't shake the growing sense of urgency I was feeling. Time seemed to be running out faster than ever. I could sense that Adrian's situation was getting more critical with every...