Upon advancing to the Second Ring, Shade stood where he was and sensed the changes within himself. Punching through the ground with one fist was naturally just an illusion, but after washing his First Ring Spirit Rune with a complete drop of divinity and advancing to the Second Ring on the foundation of divine power, Shade understood that he was no ordinary Second Ring Warlock.
His foundation was more solid, his thaumaturgies and spells more powerful, and his reserves of Spirit and Elements far greater. Even this body had become stronger from excessive exposure to divinity and the special ascension ritual. The essence of his life was transforming.
Even if he could not use the Second Ring to easily defeat higher-ring Ring Arcanists, as long as he continued along the "Twelve Divinity Ascension Path," he would gain power sufficient to rival any Ring Arcanist in the Material World before even reaching the peak of the Thirteenth Ring.
You have not actively used your power, so the Divinity Overflow state is still ongoing. It is expected to end in 7 minutes and 32 seconds.
She whispered in his ear.
"Shade!"
As he continued listening to the voice by his ear, the two ladies had already walked over. Miss Annette merely looked at him with a smile, while Miss Bayes directly gave him a hug.
"It's okay. It's all over."
Shade said awkwardly. Fortunately, it was very dark now, so no one could see him blushing.
Miss Bayes released him after only a brief hug. She was blushing a little too.
"Regardless, it was all thanks to you this time."
"But I'm more curious about who this is."
Miss Annette's voice sounded, and the three of them looked together at the ghost beside the statue.
She had spied on Shade