Helen's POV
It was a long and chilly journey to Leoric's fortress. After climbing steep hillsides and through dense forests, Leoric and I eventually arrived at an old stone fortress tucked away in a foggy valley. Shadows clung to every nook and cranny of the lofty stone walls. As I glanced around, a chill went down my spine. Something didn't feel right here.
Leoric observed me with a sly smile. He pointed to the black stone walls surrounding us and said, "Welcome to your new home, Helen." "This is where your actual training will start."
I took a deep breath. "Exactly for what am I training?"
With an odd light shining in his eyes, he answered, "To unlock the true potential of your power." Helen, you possess a unique talent. One that no one else has had for millennia. You were destined to be great.
When he said it, I tried not to notice the chill that went through me. "Greatness? Or... another thing?
