I felt the world lose its colors, not all at once.

It felt someone slowly turning a dial until everything around me dulled and faded.

The forest, the sky, even the ground beneath my feet seemed to drain into a flat surface.

For a brief second, there was nothing.

No sound. No wind. No sense of time.

Then, without warning, I felt it.

A rush of power sweeping through my body.

It was sudden and overwhelming.

But this time, it was more powerful than ever before.

Like a tide that didn't stop at the shore and instead crashed straight through me.

My breath hitched as the energy surged.

It wasn't painful, but it wasn't gentle either.

It demanded space, demanded acknowledgment.

A blue aura erupted around me, enveloping my body like neon light.

It was sharp and vivid against the darkness of the forest.

It drew attention even where no eyes were watching.

It kept glowing brightly among the trees as if I were a living beacon.

The air around me vibrated faintly.

And my shadow stretched and twisted on the ground.

My eyes burned, not with heat, but with light.

Blue light poured from them, steady and intense.

Like twin stars cutting through the night.

I could feel the change beginning.

It was deep inside, beyond skin and bone.

My body started to transform.

The sensation began at my core, right in the center of my chest.

It felt as if a mini star had ignited inside me.

A dense and blazing source of power.

From that center point, waves of energy rolled outward.

It kept sweeping through my torso.

Then down my arms, and finally into my legs.

Each wave made my muscles tighten and then expand.

Not in a clumsy way, but in a precise, controlled manner.

Every pass of power left me stronger than before.

I clenched my jaw as the transformation continued.

My bones adjusted, stretching with a deep, internal pressure that echoed through my frame.

My spine straightened, pulling me taller.

My shoulders broadened, settling into a firm, balanced posture.

I could feel my senses sharpening.

As if someone had wiped fog from my eyes and ears at the same time.

Sounds became clearer, sharper.

The rustle of leaves, the distant creak of woods.

Even my own breathing felt more defined.

My vision sharpened too.

The edges of the world became crisp.

Every line clean and clear.

I stood taller, much taller.

When the change finally settled, I realized I now stood at 6'2.

The height felt natural.

As if my body had always been meant to reach this far upward.

I rolled my shoulders slightly.

Testing my balance, and found it perfect.

My build had changed completely.

My body was athletic and powerful.

Not in a bulky way.

My muscles were lean, efficient.

They were built for stamina rather than raw size.

Every movement felt smooth, controlled, and strong.

There was no wasted mass, no excess weight.

It felt like a body designed to endure, to fight.

Ans keep moving no matter how long the battle lasted.

I stopped and looked down at my hands.

They were different. My fingers ended in claws now, long and sharp.

They were jet black, darker than the night itself.

Like the abyss given shape.

Not even light reflected off them.

It was as if they swallowed everything that touched their surface.

I turned my hand slowly.

I watched how the darkness of the claws remained absolute.

Unchanged by angle or glow.

The claws felt solid, heavy with purpose.

They weren't just weapons; they felt like an extension of my will.

When I flexed my fingers, the air around them seemed to tense.

As if even the space nearby understood their danger.

They reminded me of something endless.

Something that had no bottom and no mercy.

After a moment, I exhaled slowly and let the blue aura dim.

It didn't vanish completely, but it softened.

Settling closer to my skin like a quiet flame.

With steady steps, I made my way back toward Lucy's house.

The path felt shorter than before.

Thanks to my longer strides carrying me forward with ease.

When I reached the door, I raised my hand and knocked.

The sound was heavier than I expected, deep and solid.

Before anyone could answer, I opened the door and stepped inside.

The moment I entered, everyone froze.

The girls turned toward me, their eyes widening in unison.

Shock washed over their faces, open and unhidden.

One of them took a half-step back.

Her mouth parting as if she wanted to speak but couldn't find the words.

Another stared up at me, her eyes flicking from my glowing eyes.

Then to my height, and finally to the faint blue light still clinging to me.

For a second, no one said anything.

The room felt tense, filled with stunned silence.

I lifted my hands slightly, palms open.

I tried to ease their worry.

"It's okay," I said calmly. "It was just… an evolution."

That seemed to break the spell.

They exchanged glances, murmuring quietly to each other.

The initial shock slowly faded.

And replaced by a mix of confusion and curiosity.

Sarah, however, kept staring at me like she couldn't believe what she was seeing.

Finally, she shook her head slightly and spoke.

"You are getting evolved like candies," she said, her voice flat but full of disbelief.

I rubbed the back of my head and smiled at her.

I felt iddly awkward despite my new size.

"It just happened," I replied simply.

There wasn't much else to say.

One by one, everyone went back to their tasks.

Though I could feel their occasional glances lingering on me.

I turned and walked toward my room in Lucy's house.

The floor creaking faintly under my steps.

Inside my room, I sat down on the edge of the bed.

The mattress dipped slightly under my weight.

I took a moment to breathe.

Letting everything settle.

Then I called out, my voice firm but calm.

"Tiamat. Come here."

It didn't take long. I heard soft footsteps outside.

Then followed by a light knock.

The door opened, and Tiamat stepped inside.

She closed the door behind her quietly and walked in.

Her movements were smooth, controlled.

Her eyes immediately found me.

She found me sitting there on the edge of the bed.

Looking straight at her.

She stopped a short distance away and waited.

"What do you need?" she asked, her tone respectful.

There was something precise about her posture.

Something almost formal.

She stood straight, hands neatly at her sides.

Her expression attentive.

She looked like an obedient maid awaiting instructions.

She was calm and ready to listen.

There was no hesitation in her stance, no sign of resistance.

I studied her for a moment, then asked.

"Where did you get that technique you used during our fight?"

She didn't pause.

"From the dark continent," she said immediately.

"Duskport."

Her answer came without hesitation.

as if she had expected the question.

"A shady merchant taught it to me,"

she continued. "He called himself the doctor."

I froze.

Everything clicked into place in that instant.

The pieces aligned so clearly it almost felt obvious in hindsight.

I looked at her.

Always keeping my expression casual.

The thoughts kept racing through my mind.

"Wait in this room more," I said simply.

She nodded and remained where she was, silent and still.

After a brief pause, I spoke again.

"What do you want the most now?"

She looked at me, and for a heartbeat, there was a shift.

Then her next action caught me totally off guard.

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