Fueled by the desire to survive the calamity, he learned, trained and learned again.
Like a chiseled marble statue, his already apparent muscles became firmer. Veins crisscrossed them like channels, pumping energy and life through his body. What were once scattered seeds of knowledge in his mind sprouted into a vibrant forest overflowing with practical skills.
Of course, he wouldn't call himself an expert in any field after just a brief month but was already more knowledgeable than most. More importantly, resolve glinted in his eyes, replacing his fears.
He could survive the spreading chaos, even if society crumbled. The terror that had crippled him receded, confined in a shimmering box of logic and self-confidence.
