Murai stomped heavily on the ground, overlooking the mush of blood and gore all over him and the floor. He wasn't fearing anything right now, nor was he upset about how this fight went, even though it could always be better.
He did what he did without fearing some pain that would go away soon. It could fuck off, for all that he cared about throughout his Cursed Living. He flapped his wings, pointed his neck and beak up, and screamed at the top of his lungs. He flapped his wings afterward, ceasing the filth and blood away from his body along with his battle cry. It echoed like a roar of victory that carried his Will.
This was the end of Gate 1.
A mess always happened when he was a bit crude with his Peak. He smashed the hole into the Crowhell Bat, splattering blood everywhere, his body included. His actions made up a laughable picture, much to Lisa and Lorry who were watching this show from a safe distance away.
There was one thing that he didn't notice or didn't care much about it. No matter the End or not, his Peak against this Crowhell Bat worked well. Perhaps too well, but it was still invisible even when it was dead. It was a bit strange in all regard and Murai realized why. He did notice how the skin split when he hit it. The gore or its flesh was not invisible, yet the skin was. Similar to the attack before it hit his head.
Glaring down, he saw the mash of filthy blood, gushing out around the invisible corpse of Crowhell Bat. Its skin was not obvious. The blood, hole, and severed neck made it also interesting. There were layers to its invisibility and it worked at all times, revolving around the skin.
Murai scoffed at that, thinking about how this exchange went and how this bat worked. If it would've killed him at that last attempt, he would laugh in the Afterlife over such an End.
He looked down on it, but it wasn't precise to call it a foe, even if it was dead. What was underneath him was a bloodied color of gore and blood with a hole in the air, along with a severed head that was a fleshly circle beside the body. The fog went ahead, engulfing this picture in a couple of seconds. It revealed the appearance of the Crowhell Bat a bit better, even while remaining invisible.
What did it mean?
This invisibility was a very potent aspect of this species. And it couldn't turn it off at all.
Damn... Here I thought it was an annoying kind of ability, yet here it is. It is even worse than I thought. This seems like a shitty sub-species. I wonder what others would be like around this sort of bat species. Rain was some sort of eagle with 4 eyes, quite some aura, and feeling to him. Perhaps there is more to these species evolutions than I thought. Anyway, I am glad I didn't end up reincarnated as this bat. Invisibility is such a lackluster ability anyway. Especially if you can't turn it off. Murai thought to himself and did some quick research on this bat.
Around the perimeters of the first hole he inflicted, there was a distinct line that obscured light and space. It was an outer layer of skin, which was the reason for the invisibility that hid the flesh underneath. It had no way to turn it off since it was part of its body structure. There was nothing it could do.
“It is more than the skin that makes up this change.” Lorry's voiced above Murai, hovering and speaking things that didn't need to be said.
Murai almost jumped in fright, smacking this damned skull with his wings and beak, but he only squeaked in surprise. He didn't even notice him. “Don't scare me like that...” Murai unwillingly let out some quacks and rather than continuing, he changed the topic before any further embarrassment. “Obviously it is the skin. Blood and bones must make it work too. It is improved by mana and some sort of Bloodline. It is part of it as the heart or head. Well, one of them is away... yet still under its effects. Nothing else would make sense, so its physicality is quite abnormal. No dust or mana seemed to be able to discern its appearance, but then... fog did?”
Murai thought if he should mention his Mana Detection and those flashes of improvement. He didn't say it out loud, but he was sure Lisa, who was behind Lorry, knew his thoughts.
Lorry chuckled. “Oho? Is Murai fearing this skull? Hm? How surprising since Murai fought with a rather strong Guardian for this sort of level.”
“Don't give me that crap. It wasn't even half as hard as it felt.” Murai proudly said, enunciating his power and comfort by spreading his wings again and appearing as lofty as he felt. “For example, the body of this bat is weak. Its invisibility is its toughest trait. Its best option is to kill a foe before giving anyone a chance. But it doesn't use it all that well. I bet it is a weak version of this Sub-Species, as it had almost no redeeming qualities of a magical demonic beast.”
“Hm? Does Murai know this sort of beast? Met some? Fough some?”
“Nah. I don't need to see it to know the rules and limits. Its power and limits are obvious. Disadvantages even more. Invisibility isn't viable at all in almost all scenarios. It is too subjective when strategies and abilities form specific powers. It couldn't even ambush me and kill me in one swoop. That was the first and most important problem it had. Second was simpler. It was stupid, screeching like a fool, and scratched the wall to give me a direction. Foolishness. That is what it was.” Murai said and didn't notice how Lorry seemed to not think of Invisibility as being poor.
Murai was speaking out of his experiences, while this world was creating a different breed of power when it came to many Paths or beasts. The evolutions and changing power of this world were unordinary.
The power structure of magic, affinities, and all sorts of blessings made a lot of unique spells or powers much more viable. He didn't think of all the options, even though his body was a prime example of this idea.
After all, he was a duck, yet he fought like none ever should. His body was strong, magic prominent, and his abilities majestic, even in the body of a duck. His soul made it as firm as it could get, albeit it was yet to reach a proper fusion across the board. He needed time for that along with a lot of other things.
Murai continued talking without thinking of the general truth that may be different in this world. “Invisibility is lackluster. It can't adapt to everything. I could hear the flapping wings when I got near enough, and it had a whole lot of physicality left. The fog helped too. The stronger kinds of this species can be different, I bet. Even dust would find its way around the invisibility, while the space itself would fold better, making it invisible even in the fog, along with some other effects. Am I right?”
“Indeed, Murai is. This sort of species has a whole bunch of evolutions under Pterademons. Evolutions depend vastly on luck, leaning on the choice, and satisfied requirements. Those could mean trouble, limits, and a lot of interest that many species of magical demonic beasts have. Crowhell Bat is Class D Sub-Species. Its Invisibility would get much stronger until the Elder stage, while the possibility to truly become Divine Beast is another hurdle altogether.”
“But those are almost impossible, right?”
“Surely, but bats aren't weak species at all, just so Murai knows. Especially those with some sense of Bloodline from the Elders. This bat's birth was weak and the disposition of laughable mana is similar to the bat's intellect. That is why this bat was weak relative to Murai, albeit relative to everything. Flexibility and adaptability are strengths of all bats, yet Murai still killed the bat with few problems. Excellent. As expected of another prime example of an Anatidae species. Lorry is speechless and absolutely glad to meet another kind after so long. Heheheheh.” Lorry laughed, and just as he wanted to turn this foe to ashes, Murai stopped him by pointing his wing around the blood.
“Not yet. I am not over this fool. Its body or skin is precious, isn't it?” He asked, interested in its skin. Well, it was not undead, so Lorry thought nothing much out of it.
But as with anything related to this time, the essences were part of every being of this temple. It was up to the Challenger what to want or do. Here at the end of Gate 1, Guardians were worth a better essence. Lorry didn't mention it; neither did Lisa.
Lorry glared back between the bat and Murai, thinking of some things but deciding on something specific.
“Although Lorry is a Guide, Lorry must say that if Murai isn't interested in the essence of the Guardian, is this broken body of this bat worth it? Doesn't seem worth much. Though, this bat should have at least a Grade 7 essence of High Grade.”
Murai fell into a dillema. On one wing was an essence worth many fights. Another was a precious material that can turn things invisible.
But he overlooked one problem. He already destroyed part of the skin, worsening its quality. Who knew when or how this skin could be useful?
In fact, since the beast was of Class D yet of lesser quality than Lorry mentioned, its skin was the only thing that was worthy of something. It had its invisibility intact, making it a good ingredient for many things.
Invisible Skin shouldn't be worth any less than the essence he would get out of its body. It needed further work or a situation that would make it worthwhile. A skilled crafter would make a great treasure out of it for sure.
Essence was immediate help that his Artificial Core would gobble it up without an issue. Its skin won't be of any help even in the near or far future.
Still, the skin was just a part of the whole picture. In truth, every outer part of this bat was invisible. Be it talons or the beak, it was not the skin they were made of. Murai was mistaken about the skin, and Lorry didn't speak the whole truth. It was something deeper than that, while the skin took most of this Invisibility.
What about the insides that Murai exposed with his Peak? They ended up interesting. He saw no bones throughout its body, so the truth may be more complicated than he thought.
In the end, he didn't regret the killing method he used. Any use of his Peak was one key to more familiarity. It was also fun to use it. He smashed this bat to pieces and felt the rise of adrenalin surge and power in his body. It went from his core to his spine right toward his beak. It got the same feeling when he ambushed those messiahs.
He wanted the fight to end, so he killed it like he wanted to. That put him in a good mood.
Hearing his silence, Lorry asked a question. “Does Murai wonder about other things? Let Lorry ask then. Why are bat's talons and beak invisible as well? It's no skin. So are eyes, talons, or beak.”
“Hm? Why are you mentioning it right now? I thought you wouldn't ask. I am not blind, or stupid. It should be because of the Bloodline that you mentioned before. Or is it marrow? Bones and skin combined? No... It's all about the Elder Bloodline from before, isn't it? Blood is part of the skin, so invisibility affects more than just the skin. Blood affects everything, but... not the blood itself? How does it make sense? Everything would have this invisibility to it because blood is everything, yet it is wrong. Is it the marrow or the mana combined with flesh or bones?” Murai wondered, thinking way too much into it than he wanted.
“Wrong is sometimes right. Murai is right. Invisibility is confusing because this bat's Bloodline isn't pure. That is why. Now, what then?”
Murai shot him an annoying look, understanding that there was no need to continue this topic. “I will take the skin rather than its essence. Perhaps one day, its use will outweigh this kill better than a speck of essence that may be good, albeit not up to my standards. Those Gates below should have much better essences. This sacrifice will be worth it.”
“Not up to Murai standards?” Lorry asked, surprised and rather shocked by Murai's remark.
Standards? Most Guardians were expensive kinds of foes. Their worth was an effort from Hall Haven to many Hunts. They were here to provide a challenging attitude to all Challengers according to the purpose of this Gate. Any Challenger would walk out of this place with heavy hearts or filled pockets.
Murai had chosen an option that rarely happened: the Guardian.
Murai nodded, dismissing his choices for a less stupid reward. He didn't know the worth of this skin for now, nor did he know when it would be useful. It will need a seller or a great crafter familiar with it. He was not the one who would handle the skin for sure.
“Very well. Allow Lorry to be curious. What does Murai do with the essences? Lorry noticed Murai's own core doesn't increase in a surge of mana, nor is the power of the mana going out of its usual way. It is a peculiar issue, making Lorry surprised and curious. Does Murai not absorb them to improve strength?”
“Oh? Who is so curious suddenly? Why do you even ask? A curious Guide feels the need to ask a question, while this Challenger is less than knowledgeable about this place or himself? Does it seem fair and normal? Nothing does. Nope. Not at all. No answers.” Murai kept looking at him, preferring not to answer his question.
“Lorry is just curious. Curious! Lorry can't help it because Anatidae is... interesting enough. Talk... is.”
“Then I am not answering one bit of your senses. That is about it so leave that be.”
Lorry sighed, dejected about something that he did want to know. He can be understanding of one's secrets, but when it came to the Mindarch and his purpose, he had to act.
At this time of need and talk, Mindarch and Will of the Battleworld took their purpose onto their own rules and mashed their Will up a notch. But it wasn't them that moved forward, ushering their Will right towards Murai. Someone did. A weighty Will struck Murai's soul, shaking his body, and staggered his legs.
He almost stumbled to the ground, grunting under the power of this power that shook him to the core.
It was stronger than the ones before. Perhaps it was not even a Mindarch since this one had a savage outlook and hit closer to the home of a proper Divine Will, Sense, or a Presence? A God descended with their Will again?
What a bit of luck if that was right.
There wasn't a clear Will of the Battleworld either, but something similar and specific went around this Will. It was more robust or powerful, feeling as conscious as lofty.
Lorry looked in astonishment over sensing a sudden turn of events that he didn't expect. Even Lisa jolted behind him, glaring at Murai in a deep look. They could tell the Wills apart. These ones were unexpected.
Something strange was going to happen.
Murai's face contorted, and his feathers momentarily lost their luster as the blood of the bat splattered when he stumbled to the ground. A piercing power hit his soul and it wasn't pretty or nice. It was invasive, heavy, and strong. It resembled the insight of the Gods: the power that went around, or above them for a long time
He forced his mind to act, turning his attention toward his Soul Space where a change unlike ever before, occurred.
Throughout the vastness of his Soul Space, two new lights appeared out of nowhere, right before his Robust Spirit. His was in the appearance of a lofty Anatidae that seemed holy, divine, and unnaturally savage. It was his soul that took this Robust Spirit ability as a toy without his touches, changing it according to the Soul Body. A lot of powers fused because of this, fundamentally taking the gifts that Will of the Battleworld gave him a long time ago to another level.
“What the fuck is this? This is the first time I see some assholes bare their way onto my damn Soul Space like this! Care for some talk? Business? Pain? Hm? Where are the damn manners of the fools, or.... whatever you are? Say something!” Murai shouted unhappily, echoing and washing over the Soul Space, yet trembling nothing.
His anger changed nothing, traveling to the two lights of deep color and surprising vastness. They were about half as big as Murai but without clarity to their appearance. They formed colorful orbs, looking similar to suns or planets. Their power and aura flared around their mass in the same color they had.
The left one was of deep silver; the other was of crimson color. They represented something interesting, so Murai wasn't overly angry, but curious about what the hell was happening. He refrained from being angry so he would get something out of this situation. Some sanity wouldn't hurt in order to see some answers.
“Ehm. Well, isn't this situation awkward?” The right orb said in a crisp female voice that seeped with power and arrogance. “I am Villan, a helping hand of Mindarch and follower of Lady Levandis. I am here to talk... business, but also to remind something else.”
“This one is part of the Will of the Battleworld, to say the least.” the left one said in no dull or mechanical voice. It sounded sane, conscious, and understanding, sounding like a man in his 30s who was the owner of some business. “Think of myself as a more exuberant piece of the messages you heard from time to time, Murai, Blessed of the Battleworld, and Citizen. Call me Battlewill.”
“God figures... You both talk? No Mindarch or Will of the Battleworld, but a bunch of those under them? What is this invasion about? You two are bloody conscious parts of this world, or are living beings in your true forms?”
“Shut up!” Villan shouted. “You have no idea how annoying this is getting. A rather peculiar situation is happening right now around the Mindarch and our stakes. We don't like being taken advantage of. Mindarch and my Lady, that is.” She said, sounding angry for some reason or another.
Battlewill shook. “And because of many interests, this Temple is also partly responsible for the occurrences of many outside problems. It is a mess that a lot of beings have to care about, solve, or tidy them.” Battlewill said calmly, uncaring about the flaring power that moved from Villan.
“Oh? So gods are helpless against the changes that are occurring because of their own problems. They are even tossing responsibilities to other fools? Call me stupid, but this is hilarious!” Murai smugly said, chuckling and surprising two Wills who had to act under their rules.
Both of them were much higher beings than he was, though Murai didn't care much about being polite. They were just specks of Will with no physicality and power that should punish him like a fool.
As for if they were Gods, he was sure they may be that. They weren't lying about themselves, but he wasn't sure of their prowess. Their Wills were not as overbearing in his Soul Space, which was unlike what he felt against the external power that Pakutan had. Murai didn't notice extreme sides of annoyances other than Villan who sounded unreasonable and arrogant.
But he still felt fine, even though 2 powerful Wills invaded his Soul Space and he couldn't stop them.
Villan was most obvious in her Will. She was open with desires like a devil. “Well... you are a fool to expect this to go any better. This went unexpected, but whatever will happen will be dealt with according to rules and what should happen. You reap what you sow, so let's not care about pettiness. Let's go to the business. How about speaking up... Battlewill” She said, telling the last word with force and irritation. She was dismissing her undeniable willingness to hear more of what Murai said.
“Indeed. It is better to refrain from changing the course of action. Blessed! You have every right to follow your path. It is no different now, but the Mindarch and Ruler spoke and we are mere tokens to seek your choices and chances because of your specific issues. Your choices are yours alone, under our supervision of unbiased manners, and many rules. The prior situations will matter a lot more in the future than you wish. Your case is following the process of Mindarch. Limits, rules, and options vary because of two forces stumbling to one another.” Battlewill said what he should.
Upon doing so, a list of all sorts of stuff went directly to Murai's soul, straight out of the silvery orb.
It went like a rush of silvery waves, traveling to Murai gently as if it was a touch of silk. Murai took it for an exchange of information and saw it as no danger.
It was regular information at first, but much more manageable and neat.
It was similar to a message that Will of the Battleworld was sending him throughout his time in this world. This one was more detailed, exploring all the nooks and crannies of his victory and achievements after finishing Gate 1.
Of course, it didn't talk much about the thing that Murai was doing behind everyone's back. Magic and his mana were peculiar. Not everything was under Mindarch or the Will of the Battleworld.
For example, there were no records of the Core Defining Fusion Technique under its codex. But some similar things akin to creating a secondary core existed. Not in Murai's context, so it didn't mention it at all.
[Congratulations, Citizen!]
[You have reached the ceiling of Gate 1 under the required voice of the Mindarch, Gate 1 of Levandis Temple, and Will of the Battleworld. All sides are currently finalized and due rewards, solutions, and Boosts will happen next]
[It is double the worthy efforts. Your success was undeniably good to your fate, reaching everything as easy as lifting a finger, or wing?]
[Because of the power and accomplishments, a whole lot of changes are going under the premise of Mindarch, forcing their way into the Wall and Will of the Battleworld which adds various implications and problems]
[It is only fitting because of your actions, so one way or another, they may go against our will, but it goes accordingly to yours]
[That is good]
[Rewards are following]
[YOU! Gained a Level Up not once, but twice over the prior improvements and achievements]
[This includes battles before the Guardian and Guardian itself. Some other things are also there. They make readings and proper management much more messed up, much to our problems]
[You have reached level 17]
[Attribute efficiency is increased]
[Further potential as well]
[Secondly, a major undertone and power over the Citizen's mana led to many changes within the readings and possibilities over the Boosts]
[Previous Breaches have been noted. It has been recalculated under the Mindarch, reputed and declined by the rules]
[Hance, Mana Flow increased to Grade D from Grade E]
[Mana Pool increased to 1550 Points]
[Mana Abilities and Spells has been improved and will be stronger from Mana Flow's Boost]
[All level-ups, improvements, and might of the spells and abilities have been recalculated]
[Mana Detection underwent a surge of meaningful comprehension that stems from the Sour Read, and Robust Spirit]
[Mana Detection gained +5 Level and reached level 20. Evolution is available. Changing the Mana Detection under the cover of Soul Read and Robust Spirit touches]
[Mana Sonar has been created]
[Mana Sonar: An Evolutionary Ability within the perception of mana. It allows to feel the mana and its influence over the Mana Detection increased the threshold of mental perception, allowing the Citizen to feel the pressure, and notes of mana within others in a more influential manner]
[Notable features: Ability to glimpse into, or around living and non-living beings regardless of mana in their use. Mana is, however, more notable and mandatory to feel and note any details. It has a limited range and threshold of power. Further learning and training are thus needed. It has higher power and higher demands on the mind and core. It has the possibility of focusing on all directions and the availability of newly uncovered aspects is possible after further training]
[Any newly upgraded Mana Ability is recommended to train]
[Grade B]
[Level 21]
[Next topic is partial Breach and power over the species and mana]
[Beak's Fury and Beak Peak are further strengthened. One of them significantly so, because of a partial Breach into the might and possibilities of the Anatidae spaces underwent a minor change. Mindarch's interventions allowed some reshaping]
[Beak's Fury has been lacking the means of properness. Under the Mana Flow of Grade D, growth of mana Shaping, and powerful accomplishment, an anomaly has been detected]
[Anatidae Bloodline is roaring]
[Level Ups granted toward the first Evolutionary Path within the perception of detected Fury. After recalculation of its might and unfilial boosts, it can't be restricted]
[The current level is less than 10, yet it Breached the limits. Its power is reshaped. You are on the pretext of the improvements of the Beak's related ability]
[New Evolutionary and Species Ability is attained]
[Beak's Fury changed to Beak's Blitz]
[Beak's Blitz: A highly versatile ability of the Anatidae species. It is an integral and powerful ability over the use of mana and the beak. It can be used through Shaping, Conjuring, and Affinities to further its improvements, benefits, and powers. It has minor Shaping and channeling possibilities. Its use can be constant or gradually savage when taking or hitting the foes. Training is recommended since its benefits are body and magic in one package, similar to the Peak]
[Grade B]
[Level 21]
[Beak's Peak has been improved. +4 Levels. Current Level: Level 10]
Additionally, power over the mana is stirred within your Beast Core. Temporary Blessing of the Temple of Levandis is gained, following the power over the Archtouched, and Godmark. Both are Mindarch's, so Will of the Battleworld gives another addition]
[Fear Of Missing Out: Because of world-class treasure deep within the temple, the mana of the world is prone to crazed flow, allowing any mage to uncover a certain amount of their potential, and feel the tension of the mana and laws. Mana Flow is pulling the string of Chaos and unkemptness of worldly essences around the Gates. Archtouched and Godmark work similarly]
[Core mana recovery will be gradually increased by 500%, and rebalanced under the Gates]
[It is a Minor Blessing at the moment. The deeper you will get, the more effective of a blessing it will be, and the more powerful it will get]
[Current limit: Gate 1: 30% increase of Mana Replenishment]
[Citizen should be aware of the limit and power over the world-class Mana Source. Too much of something may lead to a disaster, and Beast Core could lead to mishaps. So would Shaping or extended fights]
[Furthermore...]
Oh? So an overdraft warning again? Murai thought to himself as more messages went directly to his soul. I heard the same thing after the fight against those 20 bones, but that one was Mindarch alone, wasn't it? Are they connected or fighting over what to tell? Nah. They sound like enemies instead. Mindarch sounds more helpful. Both are forced to work because Lordis and Levandis want something else, I suppose? It is a different kind of business and they work individually because of no choice.
Fear Of Missing Out, huh? I don't fear anything, but it's a weird name for a blessing for sure. It is even a temporary one. It's a blessing with a hidden curse, that will surge through my core, giving me a neat bonus but it hides a poison. Such kind of boost can cause negative effects on the mana of the mage. Revolving Core may become unstable with such a steep Blessing. Mine is the lowest of its kind so that may be good. I won't gobble it all out, which gives me fewer problems.
Though, the Minor Temporary Blessing is 30%. 500% is for what? Is that a joke? What sort of treasure do they have that provides such a Source to exist? This is no bigger than Everflower considering the size of the effects. This bonus goes through all Gates. That is interesting. He wondered to himself and thought about all the messages he was getting.
He had yet to pay full attention to everything that he got on the fundamental level. He focused on hearing what was interesting.
It went rather well, all things considered. This overview didn't consider Encounter as expected, even though it went through the Will of the Battleworld and some so-called rules. Murai thought and laughed about it in his head, thinking that Lisa had a splendid idea to come here.
It was a proper Breach of the rules that Lordis was forcing upon him. It didn't matter in the end. It was mostly because of Mindarch, but Murai didn't know everything about it.
No Boosts until the end of the Encounter weren't functioning because of Mindarch alone, which should anger Lordis to no end.
Murai got two whole Levels out of this Gate, which should make his attributes much more potent. Not only that, he also made some improvements over their numerical values. Efficiency alone wasn't enough when it came to Attributes. Their number mattered while the leveling process did give them much meaningful power.
Strength went all the way to the 57. Dexterity was worst at 50. Vitality got back on track and even beyond. Murai reached a threshold of 60! Wisdom remained the same throughout his life at 100. Soul-Power was 40. Will went up to 42.
Soul Force in the Robust Spirit remained the same. His magical abilities got some edge over the past. Mindarch had already given him something decent before.
The most prominent news was the two new additions: Mana Sonar and Beak's Blitz.
He noted his Shaping got a level and was right around the corner of level 20. The biggest hit to his magic was his Mana Flow. Grade D should be quite good for his level, allowing his core to function better. Flow under his Beast Core will undergo a change that he was curious about, but it was hard to tell what would happen. Those messages alone were a report. Not the actual Boost. That happened after the talk was over.
He was sure that no good ever came from perfection. His Beast Core was far from being good, which was the reason why this may not be as good as he hoped for. More flow through his Beast Core could mean more trouble. But then, he had the Artificial Core around the corner, so perhaps it would resolve itself without even his care or fear? He hoped for that.
For now, he had to be careful about his magic. Not questioning every little problem was helpful too since gradual care was important to any Mana Core.
As for what the number of attributes even meant or how he should view them, Murai wasn't that interested in caring about their vision. His combat prowess wasn't so prevalent because of them alone and he recognized that. They had some validity in their rules. Sure. Their usefulness was noticeable since the Boost wasn't just numbers. They gave him physical and obvious improvements that everyone noticed.
Although, when hearing about them out loud, they didn't seem that impressive.
When he returns to his body with his Will, a full Boost will elevate all doubts. A surge of power will rejuvenate him and solve the minor injuries he got from clashing against the Crowhell Bat.
Murai can't wait for what Gate 2 will be like.