In the 45 days Kael had spent within the sacred chamber of the Mad Monk, every moment had been devoted to understanding the abilities he wielded and pushing their limits.
The trial's suffocating silence, broken only by the monk's ramblings and the taunts of the entities outside, had become the perfect crucible for his growth.
Fear had long since subsided, replaced by focus and determination.
The first ability Kael explored was his left eye, the one forever marked by the red cloth that had embedded itself within it.
It was this eye that caused the strange texts to appear in his vision, revealing information about his surroundings, his enemies, and even himself.
Initially, Kael had thought the ability was purely passive, functioning at random intervals. But the solitude gave him time to reflect and test its capabilities.
If he wanted to fully unlock its potential, he realized, he would need to guide it actively.
