Mana entered their world the day the first realm gate opened.
It became the driving force behind their powers—the energy that fueled every talent and ability.
For most, the ability to use mana was only taught during recruit training.
But for members of the origin families—especially core members—training in mana began long before then.
That was why they almost never failed to awaken their talents.
After all, the ability to awaken a talent depended entirely on one's capacity to sense and manipulate mana.
And not everyone was born with that gift.
From birth, each core member of an origin family underwent brutal training...
Especially those who showed no ability to sense mana early on.
They were subjected to a painful process known as the Loosening of the Meridian Points—an invasive procedure that allowed mana to flow freely through their bodies.
Once the meridians were opened, the individual's perception of mana would sharpen drastically.
