The next day, Cruzer awoke feeling remarkably refreshed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. The aches from the previous day's battle had faded into a distant memory, and the rest had worked wonders for his stamina.
The date with Jean had done more than just lift his spirits, it had eased the mental and spiritual fatigue that had been weighing him down.
Now, he felt truly prepared for the challenges ahead.
After a quick breakfast, Cruzer headed to the marketplace, where he intended to sell the spoils of his recent battles.
The spectral essences, shadowy armor fragments, and ancient currency he had gathered were valuable commodities, and Cruzer knew they would fetch a good price with the right merchants.
