"Get stronger for what?" Ice asked, his tone flat.
Walter looked at them directly, his expression serious. "To become stronger, of course. To become powerful."
Ice and Sara couldn't help but be intrigued by the boy's determination. They could feel the power within the glowing orb that he held in his hands, and they knew that it was something special.
"What is that orb you're holding?" Sara asked, gesturing towards the glowing object.
Walter looked down at the orb in his hands, a small smile on his face. "This is my partner, the ice spirit."
Ice and Sara raised their eyebrows, surprised by the boy's words. They had heard of spirits before, but they had never met anyone who had one as a partner.
"A spirit partner?" Ice said, skepticism evident in his voice. "And it's an ice spirit?"
Walter nodded, unperturbed by their skepticism. "That's right. Ice spirits in this part of the Continent are rare and powerful, and mine is especially so."
Ice and Sara exchanged a glance, not entirely sure if they believed the boy's claim. They had never seen an ice spirit before, and they were skeptical of the existence of such a powerful being.
"Can we see it?" Sara said, eyeing the orb in Walter's hands.
Walter seemed to expect their skepticism and didn't take offense. He chuckled softly and held up the orb, which was glowing brilliantly.
"Of course you can see it," he said. "Just be careful. Spirits can be unpredictable."
Ice and Sara leaned closer, their curiosity piqued. They could feel the powerful energy radiating from the orb, and they were both feeling a mix of excitement and trepidation.
"What can it do?" Ice asked, his voice a low murmur.
Walter seemed pleased with their interest. "My ice spirit is very powerful, capable of creating ice and snow out of nothing. But it also has the ability to freeze time itself."
Ice and Sara exchanged another glance, their skepticism growing even more. The idea of a spirit capable of freezing time sounded outlandish to them.