After being sent to my dorm and suspended for the day, I finally had a moment to myself.

  When the timer ended, I laced up my shoes and stepped outside. My gaze stayed fixed on the ground.

  That Light attribute… it’s… magnificent. Every detail, its control, its speed… I need to know more.

  I walked through the damp forest, leaves slick underfoot.

  What are my siblings even doing right now? Do they even realize what I did today?

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  I froze.

  A ball of darkness hovered before me, pulsing faintly.

  What is that… should I touch it… or leave it alone?

  I hesitated, then slowly extended my hand. The darkness surged into me—cold, consuming, alive.

  Principles…

  Principles… what are you?

  The energy flared violently, pain ripping through my body. It burned like fire beneath my skin, forcing me to grit my teeth.

  Don’t scream… no one can see this… no attention…

  The pain subsided, leaving a trembling relief in its wake. I drew a slow breath and stood upright, shaking, yet focused.

  One thought… Principles. I need to understand them. I need to understand these attributes.

  I made my way to the library, scanning the shelves until my fingers brushed against an ancient tome. I pulled it free.

  Perfect… Ancient Scriptures. This should contain everything I need.