Devouring the essence of a Grand Magus expert was no simple feat. The process demanded far more time than anticipated. Consuming their core energy was one thing—but refining it, distilling every strand of power into something usable within Emery's own system, was an entirely different challenge.
At the very least, Emery felt one immediate benefit. An invigorating rush of energy coursed through his veins as his spirit pool brimmed once more. Strength returned to his limbs, and his senses sharpened with renewed clarity.
Only then did he lift his gaze, shifting his focus across the battlefield, where the chaos of combat still raged.
With his essence stabilized, Emery no longer struggled to pierce through the temporal distortion that blanketed the battlefield. His body surged forward as he arrived at Morgana's side within seconds.
