ARTHUR- REBORN LEGEND OF DOULUO

That night, after Art finished training on the mountain near the village, bathed in starlight—as if stepping out of a breathtaking painting—

"Art , I found that book about 'soul creatures' I bought a long time ago! I've placed it on the bookshelf. But before you read it, you should take a bath first. I've already heated the water in the kitchen!" said Uncle Jack, who was busy preparing dinner.

"Ah, thank you, uncle ! I'll read it after my bath!" Art replied enthusiastically.

After dinner, Art soaked in the warm water Uncle Jack had prepared. Steam rose around him as the starlight and moonlight over Saint Village painted a scene of serene beauty.

"A warm bath really hits the spot after a workout... though cold water would've been more refreshing!" Art murmured lazily.

After a long soak, Arthur finally settled down to read the book he hadn't touched in three years. It seemed Uncle Jack had cleaned it meticulously.

"I never noticed before, but this book is actually split into two volumes! From the left, it starts with 'Spirit Beasts,' and from the right, 'Spirit Plants.' But... it seems like this is just a basic introduction. The spirit beasts listed are from the 'Spirit Forest' of Nouding City, without detailed characteristics. Though there are a few exceptions, like the 'Moonlight Vine'—it has excellent healing properties for both internal and external injuries!" Art mused quietly, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.

Once he'd read enough, Art began practicing "White Aura Hunt." By now, he was so accustomed to it that he could meditate without sitting cross-legged. Without realizing it... Arthur fell asleep while still maintaining "White Aura Hunt"!

"Hahh... seems like my body clock just wakes me up at 4 a.m. now!" Art said as he straightened his bedding.

The moment he got up, he dashed toward the small forest near the lake at the edge of the village. Today, Arthur would train his energy control—inspired by something he'd once seen in an anime. He started with the most basic exercise: sticking a leaf to his head to train his focus!

"I'll attach this leaf to my head using 'Spirit Energy'! This should sharpen my concentration!" Art declared confidently.

But...

"Oof—?!"

Before he could even smile, reality struck. It wasn't that easy! Arthur had forgotten—even if he was mimicking a memory, he was learning this completely on his own, without any guidance!

"Tch...! I won't give up! This is just a tiny pebble on the long road ahead!" Art's determination hardened, his eyes blazing with spirit.

And... before he knew it, the sun was high in the sky. But Arthur was slowly grasping the method: focusing "Spirit Energy" to envelop the leaf stuck to his head. Though... the amount of energy he used was still way too much!

"Hah...! A little more... I'm almost there—!"

To be continued...!

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