Nearly twenty minutes passed, and the final surge of soul energy swiftly flowed into Sterl's body, merging perfectly with him. It continually enhanced his overall strength, sharpening all aspects of his abilities.
"Is it over?"
Sterl slowly opened his eyes and glanced at the Soul Devourer Sphere, now drained of all its normal soul power reserves. He couldn't shake the feeling of incompleteness.
"If only this could last forever…" he muttered wistfully. The increase in soul power had been so smooth and satisfying. After enduring the initial soul backlash, everything that followed was pure enjoyment.
It felt as if he had returned to the womb, with every moment bringing him closer to a stronger, more powerful version of himself.
Unfortunately, soul energy was finite, and when the last drop of power was consumed, that feeling faded, leaving him with the reality of his current state.
