Adrian stood in the middle of a clearing surrounded by dense trees, performing sword swings while constantly shifting his center of gravity.
This was an exercise he had started performing in order to get used to the abnormal increase in strength brought about by his ascension to Phase Four.
Up until now, Adrian had never needed to do this sort of exercise to get used to the strength increase. It would usually happen on its own within a month. But that didn't seem to be the case this time, simply because the strength increase was much more significant.
As he continued his sword swings, Adrian suddenly felt a stinging pain in his hand, causing him to pause mid-swing.
He turned his gaze to the bracelet on one of his wrists.
'Hmm…'
The stinging pain stopped abruptly moments later.
