One Step Closer

Arata ,a genius from another world found himself alone in the house as Grandpa departed for the town for a few days. Seizing the opportunity, Arata delved into his theories about mana manipulation.

"Mana is usually stored in the abdomen," he thought, "but what if I create multiple mana capacitors in different parts of my body? That way, I can store more mana."

Closing his eyes, Arata envisioned the flow of mana and tried to distribute it across his body. After an hour of trying, frustration set in. "Something is lacking, but what?" Opening the window for fresh air, he noticed the stillness in the room. "Just like mana absorption," he realized, "our bodies absorb mana slowly, not enough for many capacitor points."

Excited by the challenge, Arata spent two restless days brainstorming ideas to enhance mana absorption. Finally, he devised a plan and began forcibly absorbing mana into his body, using his entire being as a conduit. Despite the struggle, Arata succeeded in creating mana points, though exhaustion soon overcame him.

After a restful slumber, Arata ventured outside to test his newfound skills. With mana circulating and combined with his swordsmanship, he effortlessly cleaved a tree in half. Ecstatic with his achievement, Arata's joy was short-lived as the toll of using immense mana left him immobilized. Determined, Arata resolved to strengthen his body to withstand the mana's recoil.

Engaging in rigorous training, Arata pondered the body's natural energy production. "What if I use our body's inherent energy to fortify myself and reserve outer energy, mana, for attacks?" The idea sparked hope within him.

Days passed, and Grandpa returned. "Welcome back, did you bring the things I promised?" Arata inquired eagerly.

"Yes, I did. Let's make a feast tonight," Grandpa replied with a smile.

Arata maintained his composure, concealing his discoveries. With newfound determination and a promising idea in mind, Arata finally harness the true power of mana and on his way to become the strongest .