Chapter 35: Realms of Power
Fenric led the group through a long, echoing hallway until they reached a training chamber carved directly into the mountainside. The walls were covered in glowing magical runes, and the air was charged with all kinds of energy found throughout the world of Eldoria—mana, aura, spirit force—everything was present here.
He moved with a calm, confident air, and the others followed close behind. When they arrived, he gestured for everyone to sit.
Roman and Myria settled on either side of him, while the rest arranged themselves in a half-circle before him. Once everyone was in place, Fenric stood and faced them, arms crossed over his chest.
"Now," he began, his voice steady and commanding, "it’s time for you to understand the true structure of power in our world."
Roman gave a small nod, as if this wasn’t his first time hearing it. Myria, meanwhile, remained silent—her sharp gaze fixed entirely on Fenric.
Fenric continued.
"In our world, being granted a blessing and awakening a class is only the starting point. Just the first step."
"After that, you get something deeper—something that lies near your soul. It becomes your personal source of power. For me, it’s a Mana Sea. For others, it can be an Aura Sea, or even a Spirit Sea. What you awaken is tied to your class. It develops in sync with your path."
He swept his eyes across the room, seeing the others nod in understanding.
"Now, some people will say one type of energy is stronger than another. That mana is superior, or aura is deadlier, or that spirit force is rarer. But that’s just noise."
"It all depends on the user."
"If your mastery over your class and core ability is refined—if you truly control your own path—you can defeat someone even a full tier above you."