Natalya remained in the recuperation center, focusing on healing her body.0

Meanwhile, Sein and Reina, who had only recently emerged from a perilous zone, were granted a reprieve by the fortress command.0

The months spent enduring the harsh conditions of the underground magma river had taken a heavy toll on their bodies. However, they had since recovered significantly, and the ordeal had strengthened them, building upon their original foundations.0

Sein, never one to remain idle for long, was eager to return to his experiments.0

The experiences in the underground world, Reina’s near-perfect evolutionary form, and his own state—teetering on the brink of Rank Three—all provided invaluable opportunities for further study and research.0

Sein had a feeling that even without unlocking the full mysteries of Dark Flame’s embers, his current spells, techniques, and knowledge were sufficient to trigger the elemental transformation necessary to reach Rank Three.0

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