"Wow," Noa replied. "I didn't expect you to recognize me this soon. Congrats on becoming a Returne. It's an impressive accomplishment for your age."
The girl didn't even try to hide her grade, as if she were showing off in front of him.
Though her name and level remained unknown.
"Speak for yourself. I can see how mana fluctuates around you. It seems like your transformation has already started," she said calmly, her soft voice never wavering.
Hearing her statement, Noa glanced back at his status window.
[ The conditions have been met ]
[ You are going through the second evolution ]
[ Mana is the essence of life, and as a wizard, you ought to manipulate it to your preference ]
Corpse Puppet was deactivated without Noa's consent.
His body materialized in front of the corpse he left behind, appearing before the girl who was watching the scene with curious eyes.
