The Seed Awakens

The golden seed finally settled in the core of Ethan's body. Suddenly, it flared with brilliant light, revealing the state of his inner energy center.

It was rumoured that most people's energy cores had a distinct shape, usually spherical. But as Ethan observed his own, he realized something was very, very different.

It stretched endlessly in all directions, like a boundless void.

They said the larger the core, the greater the potential. Did this mean he was some kind of prodigy?

"Stop flattering yourself. You don't even have an energy core, how could it have a shape?"

Morzan's blunt remark crushed his excitement in an instant.

"…Huh?" Ethan blinked in confusion.

The golden seed floated within him, drifting until it reached a specific point. Then, it trembled twice and went still.

Ethan was just about to ask what to do next when—

Crack.

A fine split appeared along the seed's shell.