Chapter 20 Everywhere

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Cherie slowly emerged from the advancement state, opened her eyes, and realized that the Plague Stone had lost its power, crumbling to pieces as easily as if it had rusted for hundreds of years with a mere touch.

The discomfort from contact with the Plague Stone had vanished completely, leaving her feeling refreshed and clear-headed.

After assessing her body's condition, Cherie found that her balanced path of advancement resulted in an even enhancement across all aspects, much like a bucket with no weak points filling up evenly. Taking her physical strength as the easiest measure, she felt her power had roughly doubled. Although there were no outward changes, she was now strong enough to knock out a bull with a single punch. Her coordination and endurance had also improved significantly.

In addition to this, as a casting profession, stepping into the Second Rank meant she had gained a significant new ability: Second Rank spellcasting ability.