From MC's Perspective:
Inside the Gregor Mansion, I heaved a huge sigh of relief, feeling the tension in my muscles ease. The thick, oppressive mana concentration outside was suffocating, pressing down on me like an invisible weight.
It was always a strain to remain in that environment for long. Here, inside the mansion's protective barrier, the air felt lighter, more breathable.
I reached into my Storage bracelet and retrieved a few gleaming mana stones. Their faint glow pulsed in rhythm with the flow of energy inside them. I closed my eyes, letting the ambient mana from the stones seep into my body.
With every breath, I felt the fresh, revitalizing energy course through my veins. The dull ache in my limbs began to fade, replaced by a growing sense of calm. The draining exhaustion from being outside was dissipating, and I could finally think clearly again.
