An earthquake began to echo throughout the dungeon, a deep vibration rising from below, climbing the walls and ceiling; stones began to loosen and fall.
Haru was still crouched inside the tree, slightly feeling the residual pain of having consumed the Core, his stomach burning, his chest tight, his whole body trembling from the mana overload.
His right eye ached terribly, throbbing with the gray veins glowing brighter. He closed it tightly and opened only the other, trying to relieve the pressure.
He staggered to his feet and wanted to leave, picking up Vorath's sword from the ground, but it was too heavy now; he could lift it, but barely, his muscles trembling with the effort.
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[MANA CORE: Side Effects]
◊ Temporary weakness (Duration: 2 hours)
◊ Physical capacity reduced by 60%
◊ Mana circulation unstable
◊ Recovery in progress...
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He remembered Yukihime fainting after almost blowing up the guards, her small body unable to withstand the massive energy expenditure.
