"The pain will be immense, but I believe you are ready to endure it," Kayden said to his disciple, while Reyna was preparing. During these months, Kayden had been training Atlas's mind. He performed countless tests and challenges focused solely on mental strength. Atlas's physical power did not grow even by a fraction during this time, which deeply unsettled the boy.
"Why are we doing all this?" Atlas asked tens of thousands of times, only to receive the same response every time.
"A strong mage requires a strong mind." This phrase was repeated to Atlas with each question he asked, and unfortunately, it was the only answer he ever received.
"How intense will the pain be?" Atlas was finally about to face something different. Kayden said this would directly increase his strength by a significant percentage.
"The strongest pain of your life." Atlas was doubtful, as his father had taught him and his siblings to fight against pain and endure it, and not just minor levels of it.
