I stood there, stunned and bewildered, my senses reeling from the shocking revelation. Poisoned? Who would commit such a heinous act against Miss Helen? Questions flooded my mind, unable to comprehend why anyone would want to harm her. The gravity of the situation washed over me, and a shudder ran through my body.
"I don't know who poisoned me or why," Helen calmly replied, her voice betraying no hint of fear. Her words resonated with a quiet strength. "But even if they intended to use a potent poison, it won't work on me anymore."
A sly smile graced Helen's lips as she meticulously prepared the antidote, deftly stirring and adding herbs with precision. Hours passed with intense focus, her determination unyielding. Finally, her efforts bore fruit. With a sense of triumph, she held up the vial containing the antidote.
"At last, success," Helen whispered to herself, her eyes gleaming with unwavering determination. "Now, I must consume this and unlock the suppressed potential within me."
Without hesitation, Helen wasted no time and consumed the antidote. Suddenly, a blinding light erupted from her, forcing me to shield my eyes. The seconds felt like an eternity as an overwhelming force emanated from her, causing me to collapse to the floor, unable to withstand its pressure. Struggling to regain my composure, I turned my gaze towards the source of the blinding light.
To my astonishment, Helen was suspended in mid-air, her eyes closed, and her once immaculate dress now reduced to tatters. In one hand, she wielded fire, while the other commanded the spirit of the wind. Helen stood there, majestic and ethereal, her being empowered by the elements themselves.
Gradually, the intensity of the light waned, and the wind gently lowered Helen back to the ground. As her feet touched the floor, she opened her eyes and noticed me, still kneeling before her.
"Oh my, dear Lusav, why are you on the floor?" Helen's voice held a touch of concern. "Rise up soon. Didn't you see? The poison was meant to suppress my elemental powers, to render me powerless."
Helen, now aware of her newfound abilities over wind and fire, extended a hand towards me, beckoning me to stand. I struggled to my feet, feeling a mixture of awe and confusion coursing through my veins. Helen checked my pulse, relieved to find me unaffected by the poison.
"Now, let us begin your training," Helen declared with a resolute sense of purpose. My mind whirled with disbelief and uncertainty.
"Training?" I stammered, my confusion palpable.
"Yes, indeed. You are now under my wing, my protégé," Helen affirmed, her smile warm and reassuring. "Soon, you will be called upon to assume a great responsibility."
Words failed me as I grappled with the weight of my newfound destiny. "But, Miss, I am not exceptionally skilled or talented."
Helen's smile only widened as she dismissed my self-doubt with a wave of her hand. "Talent matters little, my dear Lusav. I will mold you into a formidable individual. Together, we shall forge your strength."
A blush crept across my cheeks as a surge of newfound confidence replaced my reservations. I was about to embark on a journey I could never have imagined, under the tutelage of a woman of remarkable power and unwavering resolve.