Chapter 40: Growing Stronger
Lian, Seline, and Freddy found themselves in a completely different area from the previous one. They had not encountered any worms along the way, which could only mean one thing.
The monsters inside the Gate were all dead, except for what seemed to be the true boss, which, for some reason, did not seem to appear, its absence looming like a silent threat in the desolate landscape.
Lian and Seline were meditating, while Freddy danced with his blade.
A Knight’s training was very different from that of a Mage.
While the latter had to meditate and cast spells, Knights had to cultivate according to precise techniques. It was not simply standing still and absorbing mana; it was a disciplined art form, blending physical prowess with spiritual focus.
Meanwhile, Lian had finished absorbing all the mana orbs. This time, he had managed to absorb a whopping 40 orbs. This was a sign that his body could channel more mana; he would not easily go into Mana Break.
"I feel great!" he murmured as he stood up, stretching. Meditation was becoming increasingly difficult, not so much because of the difficulty itself, but because of the time it took.
Each absorbed orb needed time to be metabolized, and the stronger he became, the more orbs he would need to absorb to advance, a grueling process that tested his patience as much as his power.
He could not perform Geometric Meditation now, or he would risk a Mana Flow like the last time.
Looking around, Lian saw Seline sitting in a lotus position, deeply focused. From what she had said, her meditation technique was slightly more advanced, based on the water element.
It allowed her to cultivate a bit faster, her mana flowing like a serene river compared to Lian’s fiery torrent.