Shikra and Valentino are inside the library, spending almost two days on research about the cores in their body.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPad8NlbLOl
“I think I know how we can test it!” Shikra said excitedly, “It won’t hurt, right?” she asked.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsLl7QKllZj
“Not at all! Why do you think I was researching about them?” Valentino replied, “We need to be careful though because we don’t want to use it too soon. Not until we have more knowledge about what this power does to the core itself,” Valentino explained.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJWkhP1hzVv
“Okay... but if we succeed, I will owe you one. One big one,” Shikra grinned mischievously at Valentino.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx31KuEFoI2
So the two tested what is inscribed on the book they have collected.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkhtwiAEsrF
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It said that when you want to directly manipulate Magika towards your core, you need to force it out of your body. The two did it, and they are successful, with minor issue of exhaustion.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZsmRbP2Ov
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After minutes of practicing, Shikra got reminded about a certain festival at their place called Rose Quartz. It is a festival where they dance along with the music together with their partners.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsucuHwpYcl
Shikra suggested that they should go there.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwqnzrIu50H
When they arrived in the town, both were surprised to see there are so many people here.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeupYpuVzUP
There is a small stage near the center of the village. There are also many stalls selling food and drinks, as well as dancing partners.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6rDB2cel4Z
“What are we going to do first?” Shikra asked Valentino as they walked around.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnuaPVtMY7O
“Well, I guess we could start with our usual tradition,” Val said, and then grabbed Shikra by the hand and pulled her into the dance.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyA1NkiM1Ez
"Aren't you a little excited to dance with me, Mr. Valentino Sarimiento?" she teased.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcUsN98uhQ
The conductor started tapping his baton, signaling the start of the dance.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB9zOkFkWka
Valentino didn't respond to Shikra's teasing. He just kept smiling while watching how beautifully Shikra danced. Her moves are precise and graceful like always. They keep moving to the beat of the music. Gracefully responding to each other's movements and carefully guiding each other to the next step on the dance. They are like swans in a glistening lake.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHrRZrLkZDl
They keep dancing until they reached the end of the song. Valentino let go of Shikra’s hands and smiled proudly at his work. He turned his head to look at her, only to find her smiling widely back at him.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcW4X4T011d
"You're excellent, Mr. Valentino!" Shikra exclaimed.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFOJuBpT2t8
"Thanks," he said shyly. "Are you enjoying the festival?"403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMfapR6nDyS
Shikra nodded energetically. She pointed towards a stall where people are still handing out sweets.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡA8Mfn2gExy
“Do you want some? I bought some yesterday.” Shikra said as she took the candy from the vendor.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1agsH2jJL
Valentino looked at the treats.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD0nD0dT78z
"Can we stay for a bit longer in here, Shikra. I'm... enjoying the festival," he whispers at Shikra with a hint of stagger in his voice.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9rsRNw4zrY
"Of course we can! Nobody's stopping us. And besides, best friends do things together, especially when they are enjoying the company," she said as she offered the treat in front of his face. "I will always be with you, no matter what happened."403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvkSzDEKKAN
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Valentino smiles at Shikra's words. He takes a chocolate covered strawberry from the vendor's hand and puts it into his mouth.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgSB7k2XjkW
"It's not as good as mine, but this is fine," he says quietly, and Shikra giggles.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡipkxkMwLFu
They walk around the town and enjoy the festival.403Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡleC9skKfOd
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