I arose sometime during the night to excuse myself. Everyone was asleep since that portion of the forest happened to be the safest in the region. At least, according to a tired Eiko, it was. She had fallen asleep the moment she had the chance to.
I walked away from the camp to find a quiet spot where I could do what I wanted to, without the fear of being seen.
My sudden recovery had been strange—much too strange, but something else felt off. I had felt it properly when I ate and regained my stamina.
Entering a stance with my sword held out, I closed my eyes for an instant and drew on the strength that had appeared in my belly. A strength that felt too familiar.
Performing a simple slanted slash with all my strength, I aimed at a sturdy tree.
CHAK!—THUNK!
...!!
To my amazement, my sword cut through half the tree's thickness before coming to a stop. In only one swing?!
