First Encounter

She was a small girl who didn't seem to be the same age as the kids around her. The loud noises were irritating her to the point that it was visible in her eyes. She appeared buried under the presence of people, as if she were invisible.

I approached her carefully, trying not to cause any discomfort. At first, she didn't notice me, but our eyes met as I drew closer.

"Take my hand," I said, extending my hand to help her out of that misery.

"Wait, wha-!" she replied.

"Just take it!"

As soon as I said that, she took my hand and held it tightly.

She sighed in relief after escaping the crowd. She was wearing a plain skirt with nothing special about it. The staff she was holding looked like nothing more than a very old branch... or so it seemed.

With my [Mana Vision], I observed her emitted mana with curiosity. The mana wasn't particularly special; it was just a bit more than that of a normal magician... but that wasn't the important part.