Selphira had rested well in the underground shelter Julius had prepared.
Ashenway recovery pills, combined with constant support from water tamers specialized in regenerative techniques, had maintained her at the highest possible level of recovery during the extended break.
With such careful attention, her energy had recovered to seventy-five percent. Instead of the six hours she had initially calculated, Kharzan's army had taken a full eight hours to resume movement. So Julius had convinced her to rest a bit longer and reach this quite acceptable energy level.
The delay had been worth it. She could feel the difference in her mana reserves, the steady pulse of power that flowed through her connection with her beasts. Her White Serpent stirred restlessly within her, eager for the coming battle, while her turtle's defensive energy provided a calming counterbalance.
