Chapter 91: Breakthrough (2/2)
[Due to the Conversion Debuff, gained Strength and Endurance will be reduced by 45% until the debuff was lifted.]
[Added one slot for Supported Individuals]
[Acquired a Passive Skill: Shield Duration(Energy Shield)]
[Support Bonus has been enhanced]
[Level 2 Psyche Boost: 1.4 Int>1.6 Int]
[Level 2 Physical Boost: 8.4 Str>9.6 Str]
Like Jayna, my Stream wasn't properly solidified because of the weakened connection to the Spirit Ocean. This place is probably too far or too high level for it to penetrate through.
When I opened my eyes again, the Spirit Beasts were in awe at what just happened.
”He's only a Fused Spirit? How can he be that strong already?”
Rane voiced their doubts while the other Spirit Beasts nodded their heads.
They clearly saw that what I materialized was only a Stream hence their doubt and also awe. All this time they probably thought I'm also a Transformed Spirit like them.
”How come your breakthrough became that flashy, Daisuke?”
Yumiko couldn't help but comment with a wry smile when I was on my way back to their side.
”It's not actually only 1 breakthrough. It needed 3 times as much for all my current paths to breakthrough at the same time, hence the flashiness.”
I explained to her but I doubt she will understand it clearly.
”Even as a Fused Spirit, only Yumiko or Jayna could probably best you now, Daisuke.”
Ren patted my shoulder as he commented with a bitter smile. He and his sister weren't some kind of genius but their diligence to be helpful to Yumiko brought them to their current realm, seeing me becoming even stronger than them, it's unavoidable that he will feel like this.
”Don't worry, like Jayna, you two will also get your fair share of fortune here.”
I returned his pats before continuing to Yumiko and Jayna's side.
Now that I managed to breakthrough, it's time for us to continue. The remaining time wouldn't be enough to rush to the 5th Stage after all.
After urging everyone to prepare, Yumiko went to the front again as our previous formation was restored.
Well, with Kupa being sent out, we revised it so that there wouldn't be any opening.
”Wait. Look at that wall!”
Someone exclaimed. From the voice, it's that rebellious one.
We were about to set off when the wall where the Earthfire Essence was embedded earlier suddenly cracked and crumbled revealing the scene behind it.
There's another path in there and from a distance, we could see a waterfall. From where we were, we could see that it's not running at all, the water was seemingly frozen from where it is. That's probably why we couldn't hear any signs of running water. While still in liquid form, the water from the falls was magically frozen there.
”Is that the 1st landmark?”
Jayna asked.
From the map, they only drew a straight path but here, the landmark only appeared before us when the wall crumbled.
”It seems like we couldn't rely on this map anymore.”
Yumiko said as she started folding it.
”Did the path change or was it the ruin itself who's moving by itself?”
Jagu voiced the thoughts that are running in his mind.
With this, we have a choice to continue on our previous path or try and investigate that landmark.
”Yumiko, what do you think?”
I always consult her but she always pushed it back to me. This girl…
”You're the one I want to ask. Will there be danger if we passed through this crumbled wall?”
See. She even added a question.
”My Adaptability isn't picking up anything but let me be the lead this time.”
I trained my eyes on the crumbled wall but it now look as ordinary as any other wall around us.
”No! Let me! I've been stupid since earlier and I know I'm probably not trusted by any of you. Let me prove that I want to continue the exploration with you and you can trust me this time!”
The rebellious Spirit Beast went in between us before I could declare that I will lead and pleaded. Did he really come to his senses or someone urged him?
In any case, we really needed a volunteer. My role was important as I'm the only one who they could rely on when they ran out of Spirit Energy.
I looked at Yumiko and nodded at her, indicating my acceptance.
”Alright. We'll be behind you and will assist you if you ever fall in danger by passing through that wall.”
Yumiko nodded before telling the decision to everyone.
”Thank you for this chance!”
Ah. With him as a volunteer to lead, I could also take it easy to see the change in our surroundings properly. This ruins exploration was getting more and more complicated but it became a huge chance not just for me but for everyone here.