The training grounds were empty, bathed in the golden light of early afternoon. But for me, the air crackled with tension—the hum of the Zeus System thrumming in my mind like a living heartbeat.
[System Notification: Training Recommended – Objective: Silver-tier Mastery]Target: Full control of Bolt Manifestation and Sky's Authority.Reward: Silver-tier Rank Achieved, Skill Enhancement +10%
I clenched my fists, feeling the lightning coiling along my veins. Yesterday's duel had shown me the gaps—my Bronze-tier control was enough to survive, but not enough to dominate.
"Focus, Caelum," Richa's voice echoed softly in my mind. "Power isn't just raw energy—it's precision, timing, and understanding."
I exhaled and extended my hand. Lightning arced outward, coiling like living serpents. This time, I concentrated on guiding the arcs along invisible pathways, bending them around the air itself rather than letting them strike blindly.
[Bolt Manifestation: Control 85% → 95%][Sky's Authority: Minor Environmental Manipulation Enabled]
The ground trembled slightly as the arcs danced, creating controlled micro-storms around me. I jumped, somersaulting midair, sending lightning surging into the clouds above. A small thunderclap answered me, almost like a nod from the sky itself.
[System Notification: Skill Enhancement Achieved – Bolt Manifestation +5% Efficiency]
I landed, sweat dripping from my brow. Already, the difference was clear—where before I had stumbled and overextended, now I could predict the arcs, anticipate reactions, and conserve energy.
[Warning: Physical Strain Detected – Body nearing Silver-tier capacity]
I gritted my teeth. My Bronze-tier body ached, but I pushed forward, letting the system guide me. Lightning arced around me, striking the stone pillars of the training ground in rhythmic, precise bursts. The hum of energy was intoxicating.
[System Notification: Minor Breakthrough – Physical Conditioning Improved][Bronze → Silver Progress: 40%]
Richa stepped back, watching silently, a proud yet concerned expression on his face. "You're getting stronger, Caelum… faster than I imagined. But remember, mastery isn't just raw power. You need endurance, creativity, and awareness."
I nodded, determination burning in my chest. I'll climb the ladder. I'll surpass every expectation. I'll become the first true descendant of Zeus.
Bronze → Silver… the storm is no longer a spark—it's gathering.
As the day ended, lightning still danced faintly around my arms, a reminder of the power I was slowly learning to command. Each controlled strike, each measured surge, brought me closer to Silver.
And beyond Silver? The gods themselves.