"Finally, master level."
On the airship's deck, Ian opened his eyes. Delight spread across his face as he saw the skill that had reached master level on his panel.
But it was not the Swift Rune that had reached master level. It was the second level of the Four-Element Resonance Meditation Method.
"A second engine!"
Ian closed his eyes to sense the change. He could feel another special rune within his Mental Power Space.
Like the one from the Basic Meditation Method, it constantly drew in and released elements, quietly increasing Ian's mental power.
"Running for a day is roughly equivalent to an extra hour of meditation."
Sensing its speed, Ian nodded to himself.
All the effort he had poured into it had not been wasted.
The increase in his talent score had not disappointed him either: a full forty points.
"Ten points less than the Imprint Meditation Method."
Ian had to admit that he had still underestimated just how precious the Imprint Meditation Method was.
The increase in talent points alone made that clear.
Even the Four-Element Resonance Meditation Method from Elemental Mysteries did not provide as much of an increase as the Imprint Meditation Method.
"Just what is hidden in Veridian Forest?"
Ian walked slowly to a window and looked outside.
Dozens of miles away, Veridian Forest had already appeared at the edge of his vision.
He gazed at that vast expanse of forest.
His gaze grew more serious than ever before.
Both Horton's steadfast vigil and the Imprint Meditation Method seemed to suggest that this forest held an astonishing secret.
What could it be?
Could there be other knowledge like the Imprint Body Tempering Method, or even something more precious?
"Looks like I'll have plenty to do when I get back!"
Ian sighed.
Upon his return, he