The pocket dimension around Anthony shifted again as the training resumed. Vantheir Frostborn led him into a crystal-clear chamber , designed to enhance arcane energy manipulation . The space felt suspended in a void, surrounded by soft luminescent patterns, as if the very walls were made of data, a place that merged science with magic, a perfect environment for learning Techno-Magic .

“ Techno-Magic is the intersection of science and arcane energy , the ability to command both machines and magic alike,” Vantheir explained, his holographic body flickering with streams of data that pulsed with energy. “But first, you must learn to perceive the energy that binds this world and your own body.”

Anthony focused, raising his hand, and for a moment, nothing happened. The air around him felt thick with possibility, but also alien. His body ached from the constant exertion of arcane concentration . He closed his eyes , trying to quiet his thoughts.

"Visualize the energy in the air," Vantheir’s voice pierced the silence. “Channel it like you would data. With your mind as the conductor, let it flow through you.”

Anthony opened his eyes and extended his hand, trying to feel out the energy around him. At first, it felt like a cold current of air , but as he focused, he could feel something more data , patterns , and structures that underpinned everything. Slowly, a faint blue light began to pulse at his fingertips.

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“Good,” Vantheir said, his voice almost too calm. “Now, change its shape. Manipulate the flow of energy.”

Anthony gritted his teeth. He had worked with machines and technology his whole life, but this was unlike anything he had ever experienced. Still, he imagined a holographic interface , adjusting sliders, and adding more energy as if creating a data array . The light at his fingertips flickered and swirled before forming into a small floating orb of energy.

“Well done,” Vantheir praised. “This is just the beginning. Now, let us move on to more complex manipulations.”

As the training intensified, Miss Valenski, perched at his side on a small pedestal, began to sense the shifts in Anthony’s energy. Her ears twitched as her connection with him deepened. A strange, telepathic bond formed between them, starting with a subtle tug at her mind.

At first, the connection was weak. She could only feel the hum of Anthony’s emotions , but with each passing day, her abilities began to evolve . She became more sensitive to his thoughts and intentions, and soon, her abilities in stealth and telepathy grew stronger.

She could now sense Anthony’s thoughts more clearly, like ripples on a calm lake. It was still blurry, but the more she practiced, the clearer it became.

One evening, as Anthony focused on perfecting his Techno-Magic , Miss Valenski slipped into a deep trance. Her form shimmered, her fur glowing faintly, as she honed her telepathic senses .

She was no longer just a pet she was a companion , a silent ally in his struggle.