Chapter 39 - 38: The Weight of Power
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The moment the glowing sigil faded from his back, Ethan felt... heavier.
Not in the sense of fatigue or exhaustion—he had plenty of that already—but in a way that made him feel real. Solid. His body, once light and nimble, now pulsed with a weight that wasn’t burdensome, but powerful.
He stood slowly, his joints cracking faintly. Hestia, still sitting behind him, blinked as she watched the subtle changes unfold. His muscles weren’t bulkier—but denser, more defined. His movements were grounded, his presence sharper, even when he wasn’t trying.
Ethan opened and closed his hand.
"...It’s different," he muttered.
"How do you feel?" Hestia asked, voice laced with concern and awe.
"...Like gravity’s stronger around me. But it’s mine."