(A couple hours later, The Central Jail-House, Second Floor Basement)
The sharp taste of health restoration potion still clung to Leo's mouth as he lowered the last vial, feeling the mixture work through his body, as it eased the strain in his muscles and steadied his breath.
The worst of the burning in his core pathways was already fading, leaving behind only a dull ache that he could ignore.
Once his composure returned, he glanced toward the Second Elder, who had been monitoring his recovery closely, as if waiting for the exact moment to officially start his training.
"Good, you seem like you're ready to start." He said, as he nodded in satisfaction at his recovery.
"The technique I am about to teach you today is called the [Life Absorption] technique, and it is arguably the most powerful ability in the Cult's arsenal," the Second Elder began, placing his left hand firmly around his right forearm before flexing the fingers of his right hand open.
