"Shadow Techniques," I stated, feeling a mad rush of adrenaline coursing through my veins. "They're derived from raw shadow energy, a subclass of dark magic. When fused with martial art, it becomes what you call Shadow Technique."
Geralt's eyes widened slightly, the mauls in his hands lowering a fraction.
"Not bad," he admitted. "That's common knowledge for any member of this society. But knowledge isn't mastery. It takes years of grinding, training, and breaking your body before you can truly control Shadow Technique."
I smirked. "Sure, that may be true. But it's not the only way. Training isn't about being allowed to use Shadow Energy—it's about sharpening skill. Anyone can touch it, but not everyone has the strength, control, or instinct to wield it. That's why training is important."
Then, I let my own energy shift.
The golden aura that sometimes flickered around me dimmed. Then it was immediately replaced by a deep, pulsating violet aura.
