Liana noticed. "Seraphina told you not to hide it during training, not all the time."
"I know," Fenric said quietly. "I just don't want attention."
"That won't last," she said honestly. "Strong people always get noticed."
Fenric didn't answer.
Later that day, he ate a large meal.
More than usual.
His body accepted it easily.
No discomfort.
No heaviness.
That alone surprised him.
When evening came, Fenric sat alone in a quiet spot near the trees.
He crossed his legs and closed his eyes.
No system.
No prompts.
Just breathing.
He felt the Aura Circle near his heart.
Slow.
Steady.
He gently guided his Aura outward, then back in.
Not training.
Just feeling.
Time passed without him noticing.
When he finally opened his eyes, the sky was dark.
Two hours had gone by.
Fenric exhaled slowly.
"…So this is the foundation," he muttered.
He stood up.
Fenric stood up and looked at his hands.
He hesitated for a moment.
Then he thought, Just one try.
No skills.
