The most dangerous ability Kael began to experience was the "Call of Darkness." During moments of great tension or anger, Kael could summon a gigantic shadow, almost like an entity of its own, that accompanied him in battle. This shadow manifested as a dark creature, with ethereal forms that slid and attacked autonomously, almost as if they were an extension of his own will. Although Kael didn't have full control over it, the shadow responded to his emotions and his most primal intentions.
However, the Call of Darkness was unstable, and Kael realized that this power could be more destructive than useful if he didn't control it properly. Every time he used this ability, he felt his mind clouding and his will beginning to give in to the darkness. It was a dangerous power, but also an incredibly powerful tool if used with caution.
Kael's power didn't just depend on his technical ability; it also relied on his deeper emotions. Dark magic was tied to pain, anger, and despair—emotions Kael was beginning to understand had to be channeled effectively. During the first days, when he was frustrated by not being able to control his powers, the shadows became more chaotic and harder to manage. The internal fury he felt when thinking about his situation and the challenges ahead caused the shadows to overflow.
Kael realized that he needed to learn to use these emotions without letting them control him. Dark magic wasn't just about technique; it was also about emotional balance. Every time Kael felt anger, sadness, or despair, he could feel how the darkness intensified. During his more intense training sessions, he began to learn how to channel his emotions in a controlled way. This made him a better fighter, but also someone more dangerous to those around him.
The Duality of Darkness
As Kael continued his training, he also understood that dark magic wasn't just a destructive power. There was a duality to its essence: it could be a force of protection as much as a force of destruction. Dark magic could heal, in the form of a "Healing Darkness," using shadows to regenerate small wounds or recover energy, although it wasn't as efficient as other forms of magic in longer processes.
This understanding of the duality of power made Kael realize that he shouldn't just fear it but also learn to use it strategically, knowing when to use its brute strength and when to rely on its healing or defensive abilities.