Chapter 59

Kyle sat cross-legged in the dim light of the cave, his breathing shallow and rhythmic. He closed his eyes, turning his focus inward to the humming resonance of his own body. Every living being with energy possesses a natural cycle of inner energy required for basic function, a subtle tide that rarely demands attention. Even while awake, there is a passive drain of stamina, and the simple act of moving the body uses a minuscule amount of this fundamental resource. However, using skills was a...