"Ahhhh. That was heavy," Vlad sighed, his body sinking into the couch, his face etched with the weight of his responsibilities.
As the head of state, it was his responsibility to lead the funeral of the soldiers who gave their lives to protect the Silent Wind Military Base. It was a great honor, but it was also a profoundly somber and challenging duty.
"These are the responsibilities of a King, Your Highness," General Anglius remarked with a small smile, his loyalty to Vlad shining through his words and expression.
The middle-aged general had grown much taller and stronger during these last couple of days, his body now nearing two meters and thirty centimeters. This sudden growth was due to the evolution of his Gift.
Anglius' original Gift, Environmental Channeling, allowed him to temporarily absorb and channel energy from the environment into his body, granting a significant boost in power and enhancing his physical abilities for a short period.