[center][h2]Esther von Degraff[/h2][/center]
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When Esther first heard about Diana's proposition of giving them special training, she wasn't sure what to do. She never really liked training. Back at the academy, the training assigned to her was harsh and draining. Many times she would return to the dorms with all her muscles aching. She would also be soaked in her own sweat, giving off a disgusting sensation to her skin and odor to her nose. To make matters worse, the white sport t-shirt she wore would become translucent, showing a hint of the bra she wore underneath. She had learned to just not think about it but it was still embarrassing to her, especially since the boys were there too.

However, after the fight with that horrible creature, she realized that she still lacked power. And here came Diana promising that after they finished their training, they would be able to defeat such a thing with ease.

In the end, Esther chose to accept the training, resolving herself that she wanted to become stronger. She had to make her grandpa proud!

The training she experienced wasn't what she was expecting however. Sure, there was still some physical training but most of the time spent was on learning about their vessels and their roles as Song Knights. They even learned to make a contract to a spirit from the Spirit Realm that would become bound to their vessels. Unfortunately however, the spirit she ended up contracting with was a... whimsical one, for the lack of a better term. Even though they had made a contract that would last for a lifetime, the spirit didn't seem to respect her that much. Right after they made their contract, she actually humiliated her by shredding her dress, just because she thought she would look cute in less clothing. Hmph, what kind of logic was that?

When Diana left, she thanked her wholeheartedly for all that she had done for her and the others. Setting aside the issue with her spirit, she had learned more nifty tricks and abilities with her vessel. Her mobility and strength had improved greatly, and it was all thanks to her teachings. She still wasn't sure of her role as a Song Knight, but she would carry the title with pride.

When Diana summoned eight of the horrific beast that gave them so much trouble a couple months back, Esther didn't even flinch. She was confident in their abilities to fight against them now. 

She then noticed that some of the other cadets summon their spirits right away.

[i]Want to summon me, dear?[/i]

There it was. Her spirit's taunting voice. Ever since they made their contract, she could hear her voice clearly. And since she wore her vessel at all times, she had to hear her taunts and teases all the time. To this day, it still annoyed her.

[i]Don't worry. I promise not to reveal your cute little pink panties to the world this time.[/i]

Esther immediately blushed hearing her words. She hadn't summoned her ever since that accident but she knew sooner or later she would have to do it nonetheless.

However...

"No need! I'm going to do this on my own!"

[i]Aaw, you're no fun![/i]

With that settled, she began her attack by using her newfound skill, Wind Divider. Stomping her right feet to the ground, she created an almost invisible wall created by pressurized air. The wall was not for defense, as it headed straight towards one of the Dissonances. It tried to block it but immediately it regretted its decision as the wall's sharpness sliced its hands, arms, and eventually its body. Thanks to its regeneration capability, it didn't die immediately. However, Esther wasn't finished. With her newfound mobility she jumped all around the creature, sending multiple wind blades towards its direction. The blades all hit its mark, shredding the creature's body even further. And with that, the creature's regeneration capability couldn't keep up and it fell down to the ground.

"Wew, that was easy," Esther mumbled to herself. "We really have gotten much stronger, haven't we?"