Chapter 173: Combat Exam (14)

The forest was shrouded in the hushed whispers of falling snowflakes, creating a serene blanket of white that concealed the secrets of the world beneath. Among the trees, a figure emerged, a girl with hair as brilliant as the clearest sky, a vivid azure that seemed to capture the essence of winter itself.

"..."

It was Rose, and her eyes were the same enchanting shade, glistening like sapphires as she stepped forward, her purpose as fierce as the frost in the air.

Clutched in her hand was a sword, its blade as icy as the winter winds, crafted from the essence of frozen magic. It was a weapon meant to pierce the very heart of the coldest of foes, and it gleamed with a blue light that matched her hair. With every step, she felt the mana within her pulse, a surge of energy that connected her to the elements, enhancing her body and sharpening her senses.

"..."