Wala Wala: We not only reclaimed the Source Flame.
Wala Wala: We also obtained Life Source Material and successfully advanced to a level only attainable at the Seventh Stage.
Wala Wala: Linsey, compared to an adventure, this trip of yours felt more like "leveling up," didn't it?
Linsey: It was still thanks to Desperate Blessing. Without it, everything would have been nothing but wishful thinking.
Wala Wala: But this is Seventh Stage Life Source Material. Among all source material types, it is also one of the hardest to advance. Oh, right! I heard that Life Scholars in Volcano City can become old monsters who live for two or three thousand years at this stage, and can even awaken traits related to Life Instinct?
Linsey: My lifespan limit should be around five thousand years now. As for traits, my awakening gave me an ability called Wise Elder.
Linsey posted his new trait in the Friend Channel.
After reading it, Wala Wala immediately pointed at herself.
Wala Wala: Use that ability on me first. We will most likely face danger next, so let us get familiar with how it works.
Linsey: A former nonhuman being who, after undergoing a life-and-death transformation, became a girl possessing pure human power.
Within the pitch-black Abyss, Linsey saw Wala Wala smile.
The girl seemed very satisfied with her own nature. She even leaned closer and bumped Linsey's shoulder with her arm.
Wala Wala: That is quite a good ability.
Wala Wala: Now tell me, how exactly are we supposed to use the flame you brought back?
Linsey: As long as the flame touches a target, it can awaken it. But to avoid burning them away like the piranhas and Little Wild Man earlier, someone still has to control the process.
Wala Wala: The people of the