Levi held the Aqua Starflower in his hand, staring at it in wonder. The blue petals shimmered in the sunlight, radiating magical energy that he could feel coursing through his veins.
"Are you sure about this, Mark?" Levi asked, looking up at his friend.
Mark nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "I've heard stories about this flower. They say it can grant incredible powers to those who consume it."
Levi hesitated for a moment, then nodded. He brought the flower to his mouth and took a bite. The taste was sweet, like honey, with a faint hint of mint.
As he chewed, he could feel the mana from the flower seeping into his body. It was like warm, comforting energy, filling him up from the inside.
Levi closed his eyes, focusing on the sensation. He could feel his mana reserves being replenished, and a new energy stirring within him. It was unlike anything he had ever felt before, a surge of power that made his heart race with excitement.
Slowly, Levi began to cultivate the mana that he had gained from the flower. He closed his eyes and concentrated, drawing the energy into his core and allowing it to flow through his body.
At first, the mana was wild and untamed, like a raging river that threatened to sweep him away. But Levi remained calm, letting the energy flow through him without resistance. He focused on his breathing, taking slow, deep breaths that helped to ground him.
Gradually, the mana began to calm and settle, becoming more manageable. Levi could feel it swirling around inside him, like a vortex of power that was waiting to be unleashed.
He let out a deep breath, feeling the energy pulsing through him. It was exhilarating and terrifying all at once, like standing at the edge of a cliff, ready to jump.
He took a few more deep breaths, centering himself. Then he began to visualize the mana as a bright blue light, swirling around inside him like a cyclone. He imagined it flowing down through his arms and into his hands, filling him with strength and vitality.
As he continued to cultivate the mana, Levi could feel himself growing more confident. The power that had once seemed overwhelming was now starting to feel like a part of him, something he could control and manipulate.
He opened his eyes and looked down at his hands, amazed to see that they were glowing with a bright blue light. It was as if he had summoned the energy into physical forms, like a miniature sun that he held in the palm of his hand.
Levi grinned, feeling a surge of pride and satisfaction. He had done it. He had harnessed the power of the Aqua Starflower, and it was incredible.
Levi decided to try using his spell, Torrential Blast, to see how much mana it would require now that he had consumed the Aqua Starflower. He had always found this spell to be particularly taxing, requiring a significant amount of mana to cast.
Levi focused his energy, channeling the mana through his body and into his hands. He could feel the power building within him, and he let out a deep breath as he prepared to cast the spell.
With a sudden burst of energy, Levi unleashed the Torrential Blast. A powerful wave of water shot out from his hands, crashing into the nearby trees and sending leaves and branches flying everywhere.
Levi stared in amazement at the power of the spell. It was even stronger than before, and yet it had not required nearly as much mana as it had in the past. He could feel the energy within him, still swirling and pulsing with power.
Levi smiled, feeling exhilarated by his success. He knew that he still had much to learn about harnessing the power of the Aqua Starflower, but he was eager to explore his new abilities and see what other spells he could cast with ease.
Mark watched as Levi stood before him, his hands still glowing with a bright blue light. The power emanating from his friend was palpable, and Mark could feel it coursing through the air. He was awed by the transformation he saw in his friend.
Levi's eyes were shining with excitement as he turned to face Mark. "I know," he replied, his voice filled with enthusiasm. "I can feel it. It's like I'm overflowing with energy."
Mark nodded, still staring in amazement at the glowing aura around his friend. "That flower is really a good herb, isn't it?" he said, his voice filled with wonder.
Levi laughed, the sound echoing through the air. "You could say that," he replied, still grinning from ear to ear. "I feel like I could take on the world right now."
Mark nodded, still trying to wrap his mind around the incredible transformation he had just witnessed. "What did you do?" he asked, his curiosity getting the better of him.
Levi shrugged, still basking in the afterglow of his newfound power. "I cultivated the mana," he explained, "and then visualized it as a bright blue light. It was like I could feel it flowing through me, and then I just let it out."
Mark nodded, still in awe. "It's amazing," he said. "I've never seen anything like it."
Levi grinned, feeling a surge of pride. "I think I'm just getting started," he said, his voice filled with excitement.
Mark raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "What do you mean?" he asked.
Levi's eyes sparkled with a mischievous gleam. "I mean," he said, "that there's so much more I can do now. I can feel it. I'm stronger than I've ever been."
Mark nodded slowly, still trying to process everything he had just witnessed. "What do you plan to do with this newfound power?" he asked.
Levi's grin widened. "Anything I want," he replied. "I'm going to push myself to the limit and see just how far I can go."
Mark smiled, feeling a sense of excitement building inside him. He had always known that Levi was capable of great things, but seeing him like this, filled with such energy and determination, was truly inspiring.