Kai continued his relentless pursuit of excellence in the dungeons. However, despite his numerous battles and successful healing feats, his Vital Restoration talent remained stubbornly at the F rank. Frustration gnawed at him, but Kai refused to be discouraged. He knew that he had to find a way to overcome this roadblock and unlock the full potential of his healing abilities.
Deep in thought, Kai devised a plan. He decided to return to the prestigious Nova Academy, a place renowned for its exceptional education and talented instructors. There, he believed he would find the guidance and resources needed to break through the limitations of his stagnant Vital Restoration talent.
With renewed determination, Kai made his way back to Nova Academy. The moment he stepped onto its hallowed grounds, a sense of purpose surged through him.
As Kai used his shadowmeld skill to observe the happenings at Nova Academy during his absence, he couldn't help but feel a surge of disappointment and frustration. The academy appeared as it always had, bustling with students and instructors, but there was a stark difference in how Ken and Ayesha were being praised for their efforts in combating the monsters.
It became evident that they had taken credit for Kai's heroic deeds, manipulating the truth to make themselves appear as the valiant protectors while casting blame upon Kai for the loss of the twin daggers. Anger burned within Kai, fueling his determination to expose the deceit that had stained his reputation.
With a steely resolve, Kai retreated to a secluded place, where the worn-out twin daggers lay forgotten. He picked them up, their weight a reminder of the betrayal he had endured. In a symbolic act, Kai decided to rid himself of this burden, both literally and metaphorically. With a swift motion, he hurled the daggers away, watching them disappear into the distance.
A smirk played on Kai's lips as he activated his shadowmeld skill, silently slipping through the shadows and making his way to the academy's security office. There, he accessed the surveillance footage, carefully reviewing the events that had unfolded during his absence.
What he witnessed was a revelation, confirming his suspicions. Ayesha had used a bewitching skill to manipulate the situation, while Ken had orchestrated a plan to use Kai as bait, setting him up for failure. The footage captured their true intentions and actions, exposing the depths of their deceit.
Kai retrieved the incriminating evidence, a pen drive containing the footage, with a sense of satisfaction. He knew that this would be the key to unveiling the truth and reclaiming his innocence. With a renewed determination, he set his sights on his next objective—to confront the Veridian Family and those who had conspired against him.
As Kai held the pen drive in his hands, the smirk on his face widened. He had the evidence he needed to expose the lies and manipulations that had tarnished his name. The shadows that had cast doubt and suspicion upon him would now serve as his allies, guiding him towards the redemption he sought.
With his shadowmeld skill honed to its fullest potential and armed with irrefutable proof, Kai was ready to level up in a different way. He would rise not only in strength and talent but also in justice and vindication. The Veridian Family and their allies would soon realize the gravity of their actions, for the truth would shine brightly, piercing through the darkness they had created.