Ron stood aside, witnessing the brief yet intense confrontation, and gained a new understanding of Selena’s character.
It turns out that what Gould meant by "bad temper" referred to situations like this.
When Selena faced something she deemed problematic, she would opt for direct confrontation without hesitation, even if the opponent’s strength far exceeded hers.
At the same time, he also noticed another detail.
When Selena’s gaze turned to him and Eve, that sharp hostility vanished instantly, replaced by genuine concern.
Ron recalled the historical records of Selena’s selfless assistance to Calix.
This ancient Great Wizard was indeed, as legend described, a person of clear loves and hates.
She would fight against enemies without hesitation, but for the innocent and those in need, she would show a motherly tenderness.
"Can we now quietly discuss the issue?"
Uther’s tone carried a noticeable displeasure.
As the host of the treatment session, he was quite annoyed by the chaos that had occurred:
"Eve’s condition is already very complex; if we can’t even achieve basic cooperation, how can we talk about treatment?"
Cassandra took a deep breath, trying to calm the anger within her:
"Of course, Master, I apologize for the impulsiveness just now."
But her apology seemed rather perfunctory, more like fulfilling a necessary social etiquette.
Selena also nodded, but the vigilance in her eyes hadn’t completely faded:
"I also apologize for my recklessness. However..."
She glanced at Cassandra and then turned to Eve:
"We indeed need to understand what the specific symptoms of the little girl are first."
As Selena shifted her attention to Eve, her entire demeanor changed.
The sharp aggressiveness from earlier completely disappeared.
She crouched down to meet Eve’s gaze:
"Little Eve, don’t be afraid. Tell me, what kind of pain do you usually experience?"
Eve felt somewhat bewildered by Selena’s sudden change in attitude.
After seeking her Master’s approval with a glance and receiving a nod, she replied:
"I... Whenever I try to summon Magic Power, I feel like a tearing pain, as if something is roaring in the depths of my soul..."
Her voice began to tremble:
"And the pain is getting worse; sometimes it strikes suddenly even when I’m not actively Casting spells..."
Selena gently caressed Eve’s hand, showing a look of distress in her eyes:
"How long has this been? When did it start?"
"Since I was five years old..." Eve recalled:
"Back then my Mother wanted to teach me the basics of Magic Power Perception, but as soon as I tried..."
She didn’t finish the sentence, but everyone understood.
Selena turned to Cassandra, with the warmth in her eyes completely vanished:
"Five years old... It’s precisely the critical period for Bloodline Awakening. What did you do to her?"
This question made Cassandra’s expression become complex.
She looked at her daughter and then at everyone present, as if engaged in an intense internal struggle.
"I... only did some bloodline optimization."
She finally said, but her voice was small: "So Eve would have better talents..."
"What kind of bloodline optimization?"
This time it was Uther who spoke, his tone noticeably strict.
As Cassandra’s Master, he was deeply worried about the abnormal changes in his student:
"Cassandra, I taught you the basic principles of Bloodline Studies. Normal Bloodline Modulation shouldn’t result in this kind of rule-level Rebound!"
Faced with her Master’s questioning, Cassandra could no longer maintain her facade.
Pain and struggle surfaced on her face, as if every word needed to be squeezed out from the depths of her soul:
"I used... some special materials."
"What kind of special materials?"
Gould pursued the question, his instinct for Record telling him there was important historical information here:
"Materials that can cause a rule-level Rebound are extremely rare in the entire Wizard history."
Cassandra remained silent for a long time before finally speaking:
"Star Crystal, Sands of Time, Phoenix’s heart blood, ancient Dragon Species scale powder..."
She listed a string of precious material names, each one an invaluable treasure:
"And... the essence of the tears of the ancient Sea Siren, and..."
"These materials are indeed precious, but they are not enough to cause a rule-level Rebound."
Alexander’s projection spoke, his semi-transparent body flickering slightly:
"There must be other more special things."
Lance also nodded in agreement:
"Materials that can lead to this level of overload are certainly not ordinary valuable items."
Cassandra hesitated, evidently contemplating whether to reveal more information.
"There are also some... relics from the last era."
She finally said, but her voice became even weaker:
"Including the time crystals, Space Essence, and... some fragments of authority."
"Fragments of authority?"
The Eye of Observation’s singular eye expanded rapidly:
"You mean fragments of authority left by the Kings of Eras?"
Both Gould and Selena’s expressions became incredibly serious, realizing the gravity of the situation.
Fragments of authority are not ordinary enhancement materials; they are rare relics tied to fundamental rules.
Using such items to strengthen bloodlines is like playing with fire.
"Where did you get the fragments of authority?"
Uther’s voice turned exceptionally severe, with his usual gentleness entirely gone:
"With your status and resources at that time, it’s impossible to have access to such items."