"How are you feeling?" Lola asked as they walked, making conversation to pass the time. "Your combat capabilities seemed significantly enhanced compared to when you first arrived in this place, are you accustomed to your body?"
Lola was clearly trying to do some small talk since Noah wasn't.
"The advancement to adept rank made an enormous difference," Noah replied honestly. "The way my attributes and skills interact now creates synergies I couldn't have achieved before. My body tempering reaching that level especially transformed my durability and physical capability."
They continued their journey, unaware of the ripples in the elven kingdoms.
The wilderness grew increasingly hostile as Noah and Lola ventured deeper into the untamed forest surrounding the World Tree's territory. The ambient mana concentration had risen noticeably with each mile, creating an environment where magical beasts thrived far beyond what normal ecosystems could sustain.
