Chapter 53: Rattled
The screaming aftereffects rattled William mentally and physically. The forest in Gate 1 worked as an effective training ground to regain his strength. The bubbles of space served them well as slimes and Slime Jacks occasionally appeared and made themselves target practice.
It was nothing like the Wendigo and the blood lake. There was soil instead of blood. A warm temperature instead of chills that wouldn't stop. Slimes that were weak rather than nigh-invincible.
"Radiant Blast!" The small beam of light struck the slime that leapt from the bushes. Marta let out a sigh and looked to Kazi for approval. He smiled and she brightened.
'She's still very slow but she's made progress. She's gone from not fighting at all to being afraid of monsters and killing them.'
To the side, William struck a tree with his axe. Panting, he struck again and caved the bark in. "Phew!" He wiped the sweat off his forehead and repeated at the neighbouring tree. The young man spoke regularly on how he hit the gym in his lifetime. Physical repetition came to him like the wind. Strength training became a joyous hobby. He wanted to see results, he loved them.
And so, he rebuilt his mind and body like a bonafide freak of nature.
Kazi did training of his own from time to time. However, his was not physical as it was mental and spiritual. He needed to think and experiment and understand the magic within. That was how he got stronger. In regards to physical conditioning, he didn't need it. Martial arts and sword techniques, in his mind, weren't necessary.
'I need to understand the core of mana. I need to be able to use all the elements. That way, I can be prepared for any and all opponents.'
He started a fire within the palm of his hand, a searing sensation that although powerful did not hurt him. He supposed it had to do with the fact that it was his own energy. More importantly, he was capable of shifting the shape of magic without a problem. While large constructs were still difficult, he could still create ludicrous constructions.
All because of the Godly Shape Control skill.
[ Godly Shape Control