The last two months passed in a whirlwind, days and nights blending into one relentless march of training, breakthroughs, and preparation. David had devoted himself to the study of mana and aura, going back to the fundamentals and pushing beyond them.
He spent countless hours poring over ancient tomes, delving into theories that tested his intellect and determination. From dawn until the stars reappeared in the velvet sky, he practiced tirelessly in the training fields, perfecting his battle techniques and forging new ways to merge his understanding of the arcane and the martial.
Sweat soaked his tunic each day, and bruises mapped his body like a constellation of progress, each mark a testament to his relentless pursuit of power only for his physique to kick in.
