Chapter 3: Assimilation with the Mana
It was only after Draven's reminder that Aaron finally noticed his surroundings. He hadn't really focused on it because of the dragon's overwhelming presence.
He was sitting in a vast, deep red hall. However, he couldn't clearly see its end because thick mist had gathered all around him.
He frowned and guessed the purpose of the mana.
"I constantly leak mana. Usually, it isn't much, but it has accumulated a lot since I've been here for years. You need to absorb it all into your body."
Before Aaron could say anything, Draven continued speaking.
"You want power to defeat the apocalypse, but once you learn the origin of it, you will understand that it is impossible to defeat it unless you become a God."
Aaron remained silent, waiting for him to complete his explanation.
"And you don't have what it takes to be a God, especially since the other Gods will stop your ascension to godhood."
'So, the other gods like the Dawnfire Goddess are real gods?' Aaron raised an eyebrow.
He had thought they were just beings people made up to create cults and churches...
"So, what are you suggesting?" Aaron asked.