Kael woke up to a low, buzzing sound in his mind. His eyes snapped open, the golden glow in them flickering for a moment before settling. The room was quiet. Everything was still.
But something had changed.
He could feel it.
He closed his eyes again, focusing inward like he did last night, diving into his Core. The same glowing Sigil appeared, spinning in the air like it belonged to him—because it did.
The familiar, low hum that only he could hear filled the air. And then, a new sensation.
> New Achievement: Body Tempering Progression - Stage 1 Complete
Points Earned: 150
Kael's lips curled into a faint smile. Points? So that's how this worked. The power of his Domain, combined with his growth, was now measurable. He had an interface of sorts, though it wasn't something visible to the outside world. But inside, where he could feel the flow of energy and law, he was starting to understand how much he could improve.
His body was still in the early stages of tempering—Stage 1, to be exact. That was why his strength felt… barely enough to push against the air. But with these points, he could change that. He could get stronger.
Kael opened his eyes again and exhaled slowly. The buzzing sound faded, and his focus sharpened.
He wasn't going to waste this opportunity. Not again.
He thought about the power—the laws of the world and his ability to enforce them. The more he tempered his body, the stronger his physical abilities would become. But that wasn't all.
Points meant upgrades. They meant progress. And every little improvement mattered.
The next few weeks were going to be interesting.