Oftentimes it was difficult to do, however, he knew the value of maintaining a level-headed mind when delving into the deceitful depths that Yggdrasil has to offer.
In front of him, the veiled path was revealed only by footholds of damp, clumpy gravel leading forward. He took careful steps, feeling as though eyes watched him from within the dense layers of ash.
["Use the diving chain to find your path."]
The words of wisdom that were spoken to his soul guided him, as though the path he was taking was one better off reconsidering.
'Right…I recall awakening a new ability like that after taking Rudiger out,' Bastian remembered, holding his hand out curiously.
A chain was called upon, wrapping itself around his hand as he squeezed it shut tightly. Infused with the bright-blue heat of his unwavering fire, he opened his palm, releasing the chain as it hung down.
It felt natural to do; an action engraved in his mind and body.
