Chapter 27: Integration
Orion's breath steadied as the lingering heat in his muscles faded. He flexed his fingers, feeling a strange lightness in his limbs. Not weakness—something else.
He sat up, his usual stiffness after a fight wasn't there. Instead, his body felt... lighter.
The Pythia System's interface flickered in his vision.
「Trait Integration: Trilayered Bursting Musculature – COMPLETE」
Orion frowned. This wasn't just a simple strength enhancement—there was more to it than that.
He planted his palms on the ground, shifting to stand—
His body moved before he finished thinking.
His balance adjusted instantly, preventing him from toppling over, but it wasn't normal. He inhaled sharply.
He needed to test it.
Orion stretched out his arm, rotating his shoulder in slow circles. His joints moved without resistance—like they had been lubricated beyond human limits.
Curious, he reached behind his back, testing his flexibility. His fingertips met far too easily.