Chapter 235: Legs Here, Head Somewhere Else
Chapter 235: Legs Here, Head Somewhere Else
I hovered in midair, nearly ten feet above the stone platform, standing on a step of compressed space.
The air beneath me shimmered faintly, though only I could see the distortion. My thoughts turned to the new passive skill I’d gained when my class evolved—Equivalence Clause, part of the Absolute Domain.
[Equivalence Clause (Passive)]:
Within the Absolute Domain, your will may shape reality directly. But when comprehension falters, price must fill the gap. An equivalent sacrifice is required—something of related meaning, scale, or function. The sacrificed rule is suppressed across the domain for the duration, fueling your command. Failure to offer valid equivalence causes the command to collapse.
When my class updated, some of its meaning had been passed directly into my mind. Not a full explanation, but enough for me to understand the basics.
I decided now was the time to test it.
My Essence Engine surged to life, working at full capacity. I felt the familiar rhythm of Essence pulsing through the channels carved into my body, waiting for a command.
I raised my right hand.
Essence gathered at my palm, warm and responsive, ready to obey. It began to take form, moving and twisting under my will. In a few seconds, a glowing violet bow materialized—elegant, slightly translucent, and humming with power.
I pulled back the string. More Essence flowed, forming an arrow that locked into place, fully drawn and ready to fire.
But I wasn’t going to just shoot it.