Chapter 78: The Weight of Power

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The training camp had ended, but Dabi knew he couldn't remain idle. A few days had passed since Elena's funeral, and the events still weighed heavily on his heart. Yet, he needed to move forward, not just for himself, but for his siblings, for Zen, and to find the truth behind his parents' disappearance. Today, Dabi decided to head to a mid-level dimensional gate for training, his three spirit pets—Fen, Whity, and Nyx—by his side.

As he entered the dimensional gate, the world around him felt different. The energy in the air was denser, but to his surprise, controlling it came naturally. His spells were cast with greater ease, and his attacks held more power than before. Curious, Dabi opened his system window to investigate.

And there it was. His mana had increased to 1000.

"That explains it," Dabi thought to himself. The increase in his mana pool had significantly enhanced his control over magic, making his spells faster and more potent.

With this newfound power, he pushed forward, his pets beside him. The dimensional gate was filled with mid-level monsters, but they were no match for Dabi's growing strength and the teamwork of his pets. Fen lunged forward with incredible speed, biting into enemies with ferocious precision. Whity, agile and quick, leaped around, her attacks swift and relentless. Nyx, with her dark aura, sent waves of energy that weakened their enemies.

Together, they cleared the monsters without much difficulty. It wasn't long before they reached the boss of the dimension—a massive, spiked creature that towered over Dabi and his pets.

Dabi smirked, feeling the confidence in his abilities rise. He gave a quick command, and his pets sprang into action. Fen attacked first, using his speed to distract the boss while Whity delivered calculated blows. Nyx hovered above, her energy draining the beast's strength. Dabi watched for an opening, and with a flick of his hand, he cast a series of powerful spells.

The battle didn't last long. With a combination of his Dimension Master skills and his pets' abilities, the boss was soon defeated, crumbling into nothingness as it dissolved into the ether.

Dabi felt a sense of satisfaction wash over him. This fight had served as excellent training, both for himself and his pets. He'd grown stronger, more in control of his powers—and so had his companions. The journey was far from over, but Dabi could feel himself getting closer to his ultimate goal.

As he collected the loot left behind by the boss, Dabi couldn't help but feel a surge of determination. He would continue to grow stronger. He had to. For his family. For those he had lost. For the truth.

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Dabi's Updated Stats (Level 77)

Class: Sovereign of Space (Mythical Class)

Strength: 116

Agility: 120 (+10 from the ring)

Endurance: 108

Intelligence: 83

Mana: 1000

Memory: 59

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