Chapter 49. Between Us

For the tenth time today, I found myself sprawled on the ground. I groaned out of frustration, as I hauled myself off the ground. Sparring with Wilona had to be the most challenging thing yet. Her strength, speed, and quick-minded thinking could not be outmatched. I couldn't help but wonder if her abilities stemmed from years of vigorous training or if she was just born that way.

Brushing off the dust from my clothes, I faced her, “Why can't I ever beat you?”

Wilona met my gaze, “Probably because you’re not stronger yet, and it's because you haven’t accessed your full powers”

From the rebirth.

I had completely forgotten about it, and here was Wilona reminding me. An unsettling fear crept in because I didn't know what to expect and the time for rebirth was drawing near. I wondered what the challenges I would face would be, and if I would be able to handle them.

“I want to be strong on my own. I don’t want to depend on my destined powers,” my gaze moved downward