The next morning, as the first ray of sunlight streamed through the window lattice, Roland slowly opened his eyes.
He let out a long breath and swung himself deftly out of the wooden bed.
'This feeling...'
Feeling his unusually clear mind and brimming Spirit, Roland couldn't help but contrast it with the bone-deep exhaustion he'd felt after yesterday's bloody battle in the forest.
He stretched his limbs thoughtfully, a faint smile gracing his lips.
'Now that the Secret Silver Body Tempering Technique is at Full Level, it seems my mind has become clearer and my stamina recovers much faster. However...'
Feeling the burning hunger in his stomach, Roland shook his head in resignation.
'The hunger is also much more intense than before...'
With that thought, Roland got dressed, quickly washed up, and pushed open the door to his room.
A damp morning breeze blew in his face.
