24 Final Exam Day (1/2)

”Go get 'em, Maria!” shouted her grandfather, followed by a cheerful shout that came from her mother.

”Maria, mommy is here cheering you on!”

Sitting down at a small table, which Maria couldn't help but question just where on earth it came from, sipping on tea, her grandmother shot her an airy smile. ”Good luck, my adorable granddaughter. ”

'They clearly have no intention of helping me,' Maria thought with a blank expression, turning her head back to the Water Ram. Only to scream once she saw the Water Horn Ram charging in her direction. This started up a hilarious cat-and-mouse scene for the small audience that was watching.

”Haha! Maria, running away isn't going to help!” Maria's grandfather released a jovial laugh.

”Then what am I supposed to do-Ah!” Maria screamed when the Water Ram started shooting water blasts from out its horns at her.

”You must fight!”

'As if it's that easy, but... He does have a point.' Looking down at the thin gold chain worn on her wrist, a ruby jewel dangling from it. After Maria first summoned Ruby, she decided to craft herself a charm bracelet, so that way she would have quick accessibility to summon Ruby.

”Ruby, please lend me your power!” A bright shiny blast of light was emitted from the ruby jewel, and in the next second, Ruby appeared floating next to her.

”What can I do for you, master?”

When Ruby made her appearance, the audience had a reaction of surprise, that turned into concern and at last, curiosity. Though, it was Maria's mother who spoke first. ”Children tend to inherit the same type of magic that is passed down through their family, only rarely does a child receive a different magic type than their parents.”

”Ara, Maria-chan is full of surprises, but will she be okay? Celestial Magic can be quite troublesome,” concernedly asked her grandmother, snacking on some cookies.

”Don't worry, she has her grandfather's blood running through her veins. She is going to be just fine,” reassured her grandfather, eyes trained on the celestial pixie who summoned forth her dual fans, sending out coils of fire that the ram managed to miss.

”Xale Forest is a forest full of low-level, beast-type creatures, one shouldn't underestimate the mind of a wild animal. In their world, the only way to survive is to run or fight. Maria must learn to face her fears head-on.” said her grandfather.

While her family was conversing with each other, Maria got hit with a full blast of water. The impact knocked her right off her feet, drenching her head to toe.

”Ow, that hurt.” Maria picked herself off the ground, though she had to be quick as the Water Horn Ram was charging in her direction. She moved just in time, watching the Water Horn Ram stab its horn in the ground, in the same spot she was lying in just a moment ago.

Instantly, Maria paled. 'That could've been me!' The cat-and-mouse game started up again.

”Ruby, can you hone in on its position and land a hit?”

”It's fast.” With a wave of her fan, Ruby sent out another fire attack, only to witness the Water Horn Ram dodge the attack.”My attacks are having a hard time landing a hit on it. Master, I think we need a change of plans.”