Hikari was pleased with the changes. He felt stronger, faster and more aware. He had the ability to change the world around him and he was eager to explore this new world. Hikari checked his mana and decided to meditate for a while as he was feeling a bit uncomfortable.
As he walked through the ruins, Hikari couldn't shake off the feeling of unease. He had filled up his mana during his meditation but he still felt drained. He tried to explore the area but found nothing new, only the same crumbling buildings and dead bodies that he had seen before. Despite the lack of new discoveries, Hikari couldn't shake the feeling of unease. He picked up a few more crystals, hoping that they would be useful in the future, but he couldn't shake the feeling of dread that had settled in his stomach. As he walked back to his makeshift shelter, Hikari couldn't help but wonder if he was truly alone in this strange world.
After a while when the feeling was getting stronger, he checked his status and discovered that he was losing mana. As he meditated, Hikari focused on the crystals and how they seemed to be affecting his mana. He noticed that the purple crystals he had found in the vault seemed to be replenishing his mana much faster than the other gems he had found before. He realized that these purple crystals were crucial for him to maintain his mana levels and decided to keep them with him at all times. He quickly gathered up the remaining crystals and rushed back to the vault, where he felt safe and secure. As he sat there meditating, he felt his mana levels slowly rising back to full capacity. He knew that he needed to find more of these purple crystals if he wanted to survive in this strange new world.
As Hikari sat in the vault, surrounded by the purple crystals, he realized that he needed to find a new source of mana. He calculated that with his current rate of consumption, he would run out of crystals in just a year. This realization made him anxious and he knew he had to move soon. He quickly gathered as many crystals as he could fit into a makeshift sack, slinging it over his shoulder. He then set out in a specific direction, unsure of where it would lead him but determined to find a new source of mana before it was too late. He walked for hours, the weight of the crystals dragging him down, but he pressed on, determined to find a new source of mana before it was too late.
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Hikari felt more at ease as he traveled further from the city. The environment around him seemed more alive, with colorful flowers and lush trees. He noticed that the consumption of gems had decreased as he meditated more and his mana loss had decreased as well. He could feel the mana around him getting stronger. As he looked at his status screen, he saw that his progression had reached 13% after a month of travel and meditation. He was excited to see what other changes and discoveries he would make in his journey ahead.
After another month of travel Hikari was relieved as he realized that he was no longer losing mana at a steady rate. He had a few crystals left in his makeshift sack and he felt a sense of accomplishment. The past month of travel had been tough, but the fact that he had managed to conserve his crystals made it all worth it. He also noticed that when he meditated with the crystals, his progression increased at a faster rate. He was now at 27% progression. As he continued to travel, he saw a few animals from a distance that seemed to be using magic. He had never seen anything like it before and it made him wonder if there were other beings like him in this world. He felt a sense of excitement and curiosity as he continued to explore this new world.
Hikari set up camp near a small stream, using the surrounding trees for shelter. He had been travelling for two months now and his consumption of gems had decreased significantly. He noticed that the surrounding environment felt more vibrant and alive, with various forms of magic being used by the creatures that lived there.
As he was preparing to hunt for dinner, he spotted a wild boar in the distance. The beast was massive, with hard, dark brown fur and sharp tusks. Hikari knew that he would have to be careful, as he had seen that wild boar could harden its skin with earth magic.
He approached the beast quietly, using his new skill Concealment to blend in with his surroundings. The bore was grazing on the grass, completely unaware of Hikari's presence. He unsheathed his sword and crept closer, ready to strike.
The bore suddenly looked up and caught sight of Hikari, but it was too late. With a swift strike, Hikari plunged his sword into the beast's heart, killing it instantly. The bore's skin was indeed hardened, and it took all of Hikari's strength to pierce through it. Overall, it was a pretty boring fight.
As he skinned and cleaned the bore, Hikari checked his status and was happy to see that his progression had increased by 3%. He knew that the crystals he had left would not last forever, but he was happy that he was able to make progress while still having enough crystals to spare. He cooked the bore's meat and ate it, feeling satisfied.