(Leo's POV)
After retrieving his meditation manual from Captain Kid and leveraging the situation to secure additional benefits, Leo returned to his quarters feeling a mixture of pride and frustration.
While he had gained new information and turned the Captain of the ship into his personal servant— which was a notable achievement—there was unfortunately a bitter edge attached to his victory.
As the realization that he had to halt his meditation progress indefinitely weighed heavily on his mind.
"Do I really have to pause my meditation progress until I can undergo a genetic awakening procedure?" Leo muttered, the frown on his face deepening.
Apparently, Captain Kid hadn't been lying when he warned about the risks of continuing to meditate. Pushing forward recklessly could compromise his chances at a full genetic awakening. Yet, the idea of spending an entire year in limbo felt intolerable.
