After reaching Level 5, Gauss began testing his new abilities the next day.
The first thing he tried was the 3rd Ring Spell.
After a series of tests, he found that Fly and Fireball were much easier to use.
Although he had been able to learn 3rd Ring Spells ahead of time when he was Level 4, using them had still felt rather awkward.
Now, he could cast them with ease.
Fly especially.
His flight speed, maneuverability, and endurance had all improved significantly.
Gauss drifted down from the sky, pleased with his enhanced "aerial combat ability," and nodded.
The others were training their own abilities, too.
Only Shadow was absent.
She had gone off to find a secluded place where she could attempt a breakthrough.
Every profession—and even every individual—had a different way of breaking through.
Gauss's method was the conventional one: meditation. Alya needed to connect with nature, while some Warriors sought breakthroughs in combat with professional sparring partners.
Everyone had their own way of doing things. There was no single right method for advancement, only the one that suited you best.
Shadow didn't need her teammates to accompany her. On the contrary, she needed to find a secluded spot where no one would disturb her.
"Going from Level 5 to Level 6 should bring quite a boost."
According to Albenna's experience, anyone who advanced from Level 5 to Level 6 would randomly awaken a skill suited to them, and all their abilities would improve considerably.
He had no idea how long it would take.
Shadow had said the party didn't need to wait for her. Once she made her breakthrough, she would come find them. But Gauss couldn't just abandon her and leave without a care.
Besides, he could use the time to get accustomed to the improvements