A Hundredfold Storm
At that exact moment—
[Ding…]
[You helped your student complete an epiphany and triggered a Critical Hit Return.]
Leon blinked inwardly.
Huh?
The reaction wasn't loud or dramatic, but it was there—sharp and real. For the first time in a long while, something cracked through the stillness behind his calm purple eyes. Surprise. Not forced, not calculated—genuine.
He had been expecting rewards. That much was obvious. Herbs, rare treasures, maybe even a technique if fate was feeling generous. That was how the system worked, after all—simple exchanges, clear benefits.
But this…
An epiphany?
A quiet breath slipped past his lips, almost turning into a laugh before he caught it. His fingers twitched faintly at his side, the only outward sign that his thoughts had shifted.
