Upon reaching the village and settling in at an inn, Ghislain stood before a mirror.
"Hmm..."
Dark circles hung heavily under his eyes, and he looked utterly exhausted.n/oÌ/vel/b//in dot c//om
It was no wonder Astionâs complexion in the dream had looked so terrible.
"This possession isnât exactly a natural process. And Iâve been recklessly using my power on top of that..."
Possession wasnât just about fatigue; it disrupted the balance between mind and body. While possession allowed access to the hostâs knowledge and skills, it also demanded a steep price.
"I need to elevate this bodyâs capabilities."
Magic was a tool to bend the laws of the world. If he could master it, it would temporarily alleviate the disconnect between mind and body.
By increasing Astionâs magical level, Ghislain could extend his control over the host and stabilize their connection.
"I have to strengthen these three as quickly as possible before this body gives out."
Ghislain couldnât help but feel a sense of urgency. The demonic threat had yet to materialize, but if he were forced out of this body prematurely, he needed to leave a strong foundation for the three.
After assigning them self-directed training, Ghislain called out to Astion within the shared consciousness.
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