Back in the forest, Reon's breathing turned ragged.
"Oi… oi… what the fuck is happening?! This is way beyond a simple talent awakening!"
A cold sweat trickled down his temple. Panic gnawed at him as he realized he couldn't feel anything—not the energy, not his own body—only an overwhelming pressure that crushed down upon his existence.
It was as if the entire universe was trying to erase him.
Gritting his teeth, he growled, "Hey, fucking system! What the hell is going on?! Why is all this energy still gathering? And… why can't I feel anything yet?"
A familiar chime echoed in his mind.
[Ding! Host, it seems you are awakening something extraordinary. That is why your body requires an immense amount of energy to fully awaken this latent ability.]
Reon stiffened.
"Extraordinary? Just how extraordinary are we talking? This is already on a world-altering level! Even the protagonist's awakening wasn't this flashy!"
Then another, far more pressing thought hit him.