Thunder and Might
Lisa closed Cardcaptor Sakura's Magic at Galehaven Comics, her mind buzzing with the magic Harlan had hinted at in his pitch.
The comic unveiled a world where Clow Reed, a masterful sorcerer, forged fifty-two dark-powered Clow Cards, each brimming with unique mana.
Wind, water, thunder, and more—some cards wielded nature's fury, blending offense and defense, while others offered quirks beyond combat.
The tale spun around these cards, following Sakura Kinomoto's quest to capture them, a journey that captivated Lisa's scholarly heart.
"If I could wield a set of Clow Cards, my magical mastery might climb to new heights," she mused, her eyes glinting with fresh ambition.
She pictured herself unraveling their secrets, a delight rivaling her Sumeru days as a once-in-two-centuries prodigy.
"Plus, Sakura's charm reminds me of little Klee—adorable and fierce in equal measure," she added, a fond smile tugging at her lips.
Harlan, sipping tea behind the counter, caught her murmur and grinned—Klee as a spark to Sakura's flame was an apt comparison.
The system chimed in his mind, its panel flaring with Lisa's reward for finishing the comic.
She'd earned the Thunder Card, a Clow Card imbued with lightning control, its power unleashed without needing a wand thanks to system tweaks.
"It's a fitting match for Lisa," Harlan thought, nodding to himself as he assessed its synergy with her Thunder Vision.
Her genius intellect paired with this card promised more than simple addition—it could multiply her prowess exponentially.
A brilliant light cascaded from above, enveloping Lisa in a shimmering veil as she watched with keen, unshaken curiosity.
Harlan suspected she'd dissect the phenomenon if she could, her scholar's mind itching to probe its mechanics.
The glow faded, leaving a card in her left hand—labeled "Thunder" atop, "THE THUNDER" below, with a wolf wreathed in lightning at its core.
"This is the Thunder Card—controls lightning, no wand required," Harlan explained, his tone steady as he met her gaze.
Lisa turned it over, her fingers tracing its edges as she sensed the crackling power thrumming within its delicate frame.
"As a thunder wielder, I can feel its strength—it's brimming with potential," she said, a pleased smile curving her lips.
Not only could it boost her combat edge, but it offered a trove of research material—a dual boon she'd savor.
"This shop's a goldmine—I've found my new haunt for fishing and study," she decided, already plotting frequent returns.
Across the sofa, Jean finished One Piece: East Sea Saga, her mind still reeling from its vivid, gripping tale.
The adventure enthralled her, though its brevity—ending before the Grand Line—left her hungry for more pages.
Yet it wasn't the pirate quests that struck deepest, but the titans like Hawkeye, Garp, and Shanks, their raw power etched in her memory.
"If I had strength like theirs, Mondstadt's safety would be ironclad," she whispered, her voice heavy with duty's weight.
Lisa waved her Thunder Card, her tone light but knowing. "This shop makes dreams real—look, I've got my prize already."
As Jean's longtime friend, she understood the pressure crushing her—Stormterror, the Fatui, a city on edge.
But Galehaven Comics shifted that burden, its mysteries and Harlan's quiet presence a beacon of hope.
She cast a lingering glance at Harlan, his calm tea-sipping facade hiding depths she couldn't yet fathom.
"Wonderful—I can't wait to see my reward," Jean said, turning to Harlan with anticipation lighting her stern features.
The system pinged again, its update glowing in Harlan's mind with Jean's earned prize.
She'd gained Conqueror's Haki, a force of sheer will that could intimidate, stun, or knock out foes weaker than herself—upper tiers even wielded coercion.
"Not Armament Haki, but Conqueror's suits her well—Jean's luck is stellar," Harlan thought, impressed by the fit.
As Acting Grand Master, her strength was proven—soloing five Ruin Guards, aiming to tame them barehanded next time.
This aura-based dominance matched her perfectly, a tool to crush Mondstadt's foes with presence alone.
The Fatui's Lady loomed as her chief rival, Stormterror a half-threat, while lesser fools and Abyss Mages would crumple before this might.
"Imagine Jean collecting all three Haki types—she'd be a true domineering Grand Master," Harlan mused, chuckling at the vivid image.
A radiant beam bathed Jean, her reward poised to manifest as she sat poised, ready to embrace whatever came.
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