Yuka stood in the vast garden, his chest rising and falling with nervous excitement. The mansion he lived in was massive, with grounds large enough to hide any strange activity. Today, it was empty—no servants, no family, just him and Hannah. His parents were long gone, leaving behind wealth and space, but little else of value. He clenched his fists as Hannah stood beside him, watching intently. She had insisted they come outside to train. Yuka wasn’t sure what “training” really meant, but he wasn’t going to let this opportunity slip by. After all, Hannah wasn’t your average girl."At least the gardener hasn’t come yet... I’m doing him a favor by destroying some of these bushes," Yuka thought, smirking slightly. He stretched his palm forward, following Hannah’s earlier instructions, and aimed at a strange, fish-shaped bush on the far side of the garden."Focus, feel the energy within you," Hannah said softly, her voice somehow calming and commanding all at once. Yuka took a deep bre
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