K_Mopo

Eileen Caldwell had always been the epitome of a laid-back individual. From her early years to her teens, her passion for leisure rivaled that of any professional napper. School was merely a necessary inconvenience, and she found herself comfortably situated at the bottom of her class hierarchy, much to the chagrin of her teachers and the bemusement of her peers.

However, all of this changed on her 18th birthday signaling her transition into adulthood, a mysterious system was activated, one that would upend her world of sloth and slumber. Gone were the days of lounging around without consequence; instead, Eileen found herself thrust into a destiny she could scarcely have imagined.

This newly activated system, with its stern mandate against idleness, revealed to Eileen her true potential: she was destined to become one of the most formidable mages the world had ever seen. No longer could she while away the hours in blissful ignorance; instead, she was called upon to harness her latent magical abilities and rise to the challenge that lay before her.

Become a top mage at all costs

Lise's eyes, glinting with steely resolve, fixed on me. "Eileen, stay out of this," she commanded, her voice unyielding. "This isn't your fight."

I clenched my fists, a surge of defiance rising within me. "I can help! I want to fight too!" I protested, my voice echoing through the rocky landscape.

Lise's expression hardened, her tone turning harsh. "No, Eileen. This is too dangerous. He's part of the Council of Ten, one of the strongest—third member, Jackob. Stay out of this."

Before I could argue further, Lise raised her hand, and I felt the temperature around me drop abruptly. Ice began to form, creating a small, transparent cube that encased me. The cold bit at my skin, and I pressed my hands against the icy walls, feeling utterly helpless.

"Lise!" I shouted, my voice muffled by the thick ice. But she didn't look back.