Creak, creak, creak...
The spider legs and silk pouch withdrew into its host's body on their own.
Mia opened her eyes, quickly resuming her original form, executing a perfect flip in mid-air and landing steadily on her feet.
The "Demon Sword-Phantom Ghost" was then sheathed, hanging diagonally across Mia's back, held in place with a form of stealth spider silk.
Ready for use at any time, she wore it as naturally as a sworn swordsman.
With the might of this demon sword, Mia too underwent tremendous changes, experiencing an essential increase in her power.
Though, the rise in "Fate Points" was merely a way to push one's upper limit.
The true strength lies in learning, understanding, training and real combat.
Mia felt her strength rise by a whole level.
When she opened her eyes and saw Han Dong, standing in the corner of the bath, silently tending to her, the memory of him painstakingly suturing her wounds floated to the surface of her mind.