Caelus's vision blurred as the arena slowly faded around him.
His body ached from head to toe, every muscle screaming in protest. Blood still leaked from the corners of his eyes, and his hands trembled against the cracked stone floor.
But then, warmth spread through his chest.
The familiar pulse of his Ascended Body kicked in, knitting torn muscle fibers back together and sealing ruptured blood vessels. The fractures along his bones mended one by one, each repair sending a faint ripple of heat across his skin.
His breathing steadied, his vision sharpened.
Within seconds, the damage from the Half-Dragon Transformation had almost completely healed. His regeneration was no joke.
Caelus exhaled slowly and sat up, rolling his shoulders. His body still felt heavy, but the pain was gone.
Then a notification appeared.
[Your party achieved the highest contribution.]
[Calculating rewards...]
[+15 Levels]
[Awakening Stone (SS-Rank)]
[Ascension Token]
