I woke up finally, my lashes fluttering as I gazed at the ceiling.
Everything sounded so loud and clear around me. I could hear every little detail, like the soft breathing of my companions nearby and the gentle wind brushing against the windows far away.
My eyes saw beyond what they used to, picking up tiny shifts in light and shadow that made the room glow with hidden beauty.
The cushion under me felt so soft, like sinking into a warm cloud made of the finest feathers and silk that hugged my body perfectly. The power had fully awakened inside me now. It flowed through my veins like a strong river of energy, and I knew without doubt that I had reached S rank. This new strength made me feel powerful, yet it also carried a heavy sense of what was coming next.
