Chapter 21: Unshackled Potential

  The dimly lit hall suddenly came alive, bathing in a radiant glow that seemed to seep from the walls themselves. Streams of energy danced in the air, converging toward Elias like a swirling vortex. Arkhael watched with an expression of awe and cautious relief as the chaotic storm within Elias began to subside.

  “It’s stabilizing,” Arkhael muttered to himself, observing the intricate flow of energy that surrounded Elias. “His brain… it was on the verge of collapse from rejecting the world’s mana. But this… this is the Elder’s doing.”

  Inside Elias’s body, the energy coursed through his veins like a raging river, targeting every corner of his being—bones, muscles, organs, and nerves. The pain that had once consumed him was replaced by a strange warmth. This energy wasn’t just soothing the damage; it was transforming him.

  Kaelith’s intervention had redirected the chaotic energy, turning a curse into a blessing. Coupled with the residual effects of his Awakening Bliss, the results were nothing short of miraculous. The very genetic limiters that defined Elias’s physical potential were being stripped away.

  Arkhael's eyes gleamed with understanding as he spoke aloud, as much to himself as to the unconscious Elias. “The Elder’s power… It has removed the chains of his birth. He will never be shackled by limits in the path of body training. This is the blessing of a godly existence, a Magic Elder’s influence.”

  The energy continued its work, strengthening Elias's body in ways unimaginable. His bones became denser, his muscles stronger, his organs more efficient. His heart thumped with a power that resonated like a drumbeat, and his skin seemed to glow faintly as if imbued with vitality.

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  Arkhael crossed his arms, his tone shifting to one of awe and grim reverence. “You may not realize it yet, boy, but what’s happening to you is unprecedented. Your body is adapting, evolving into something beyond human. But this path is not without its dangers.”

  Elias stirred, his breaths becoming steadier. His eyes fluttered open, and the first thing he saw was Arkhael’s stern, yet relieved expression.

  “What… happened?” Elias croaked, his voice hoarse from the ordeal.

  “You survived,” Arkhael said simply, stepping closer. “And not just that. You’ve been reborn, in a way. Your body has undergone a transformation unlike any I’ve ever seen. The Elder’s will… it has left you unshackled from the limitations of your lineage. From now on, every ounce of effort you put into training will yield results far beyond what anyone else could achieve.”

  Elias sat up slowly, his body feeling foreign yet invigorated. He clenched his fists, marveling at the newfound strength coursing through him.

  “Was this… because of the Elder?” he asked.

  Arkhael nodded. “Kaelith’s intervention saved you. The chaotic energy within you was redirected, harmonized with your Awakening Bliss. That combination—something no one has ever endured before—has made you into what you are now.”

  Elias absorbed the words, a mix of gratitude and determination washing over him. “So, I’m… free? No limits?”

  Arkhael’s gaze hardened. “Freedom comes with a price, Elias. Your potential is limitless, yes, but the path you’ve been set on is one that few can survive. The Elder didn’t do this lightly. There’s something in you, something even he feared.”

  Elias frowned, his mind racing back to Kaelith’s cryptic words. “Something he feared?”

  Arkhael didn’t answer immediately, his eyes distant as if seeing another time, another place. “For now, focus on the present. You’ve gained a new chance at life. Don’t waste it. And remember, power is a tool, not an end.”

  Elias stood, his body feeling stronger, lighter, more attuned to the world around him. He met Arkhael’s gaze with a steady resolve.

  “I won’t waste it,” he said firmly.

  The hall’s glow began to fade, the energy dissipating into the ether. Arkhael gave a small nod, his expression unreadable.

  “Good,” he said. “Because your trials are far from over.”

  The words lingered in the air, heavy with foreboding, as Elias took his first step into a future unbound by limits but fraught with unknown dangers.