Malevolence

Serah and Sam's joint voices filled with resolve pleased Ciara, making her remember the pain and countless effort she went through when faced with Noir's teachings. Of course, she wasn't alone. She had Galand and Lorna with her, and both of them also made considerable progress.

Even now, she wondered how they were faring.

'Don't worry... I promise to train them well! I don't want to shame Noir's teachings after all.' A wide smile appeared on her face as the gave the thought.

Things were bound to get interesting from hereon out.

"Well, we'll start tomorrow. I really am beat." Serah suddenly cut into Ciara's lofty thoughts.

Snapping out of her delirious state, Ciara realized that the three of them had been in the same spot for very long, making it very awkward.

"Y-yeah. You're right. It is getting quite late, isn't it?" Ciara smiled.