The next morning, Emery summoned Hardy, the Kaleos noble to meet him in his private hall.
As he presented the new pill and explained his intentions, Hardy could only muster a deep sigh. "Master… I am moved by your efforts, but I really don't think it would work," he expressed with a heavy tone.
Despite Hardy's evident pessimism, he respected Emery's dedication and agreed to consume the pill.
Within minutes, a noticeable transformation began to unfold. Hardy's demeanor shifted as vitality coursed through his veins, his spirit force steadily climbing beyond 100. He ascended to the level of a rank 5 acolyte, and the surge continued, almost propelling him to the threshold of rank 6, a bridge between Earth's realm and the Skyrealm. Yet, just before reaching this coveted milestone, the progression abruptly halted.
