With his ascension to a Third-Tier Wizard Apprentice, the side effects of the Stellar Elixir had significantly diminished for Hutson. The once-uncontrollable turbulence of energy had now settled, barely affecting him.
He raised a hand, summoning a swirling Dark Energy Shield.
Shadowy arcs of power coalesced around him, forming a protective barrier. He could feel its strength had grown immensely.
More importantly, his perception of the surrounding energy particles had changed. It wasn't that they had increased in number—rather, his heightened awareness now allowed him to sense what had always been there, unseen.
For the past half-month since his breakthrough, Hutson had maintained his routine. He needed time to fully grasp his newfound power, stabilizing his mental state through meditation.
