Chapter 5: Dreamwalk 2
Arthur went back to his room as evening came, thinking about everything that happened today.
Servants bowed deeper than usual, guards stood straighter, and even nobles noticed him now. Just one good fight had changed him from a forgotten spare heir to someone important in the game.
His body hurt from the fight, even with his special abilities. He sat down as a servant poured wine and left, leaving him alone with his thoughts—and the system.
[Energy: 45/100]
[Status: Tired from Combat Mode use]
[Notification: Dream Walking ability ready for testing]
Arthur sipped his wine, thinking about what to do next. The Magic Trial was coming in just two days, and he wasn't ready. He needed more power.
"Tell me more about Dream Walking," he said quietly.
[Dream Walking lets you enter someone's dreams while they sleep. You can get information, plant ideas, or have intimate moments without being physically present. Cost: 20 Energy. Range: Within 20 meters of sleeping target. Duration: 30 minutes.]
Arthur thought about his options. He needed to test this ability before meeting Valentina at midnight—the duchess was clearly dangerous, maybe an ally, but not someone to meet unprepared.
A soft knock interrupted his thoughts. "Come in," he called.