The sensation of evolution washed over River from head to toe, a surge of raw energy flooding every fiber of his being. It began as a subtle warmth in his chest, then spread outward in waves, carried through his veins by the ebb and flow of mana. Each pulse reshaped him, refining and reinforcing his body according to where he had distributed his Status Points.
Two points to Strength—his muscles tightened and grew denser, like steel wrapped in living flesh. He could feel the raw, unshakable power coiling within his arms and legs, ready to be unleashed in a single devastating blow.
One point to Agility—the world seemed to slow ever so slightly. His limbs felt lighter, his balance sharper, and every movement came with an effortless grace, as though gravity itself had loosened its grip on him.
