章 73: Sword Art Training (Part 1)

The system screen appeared before him, a bright flash of words and symbols.

Kai's gaze lingered on the display, a mixture of awe and disbelief in his eyes.

His body, which had felt worn and frayed only moments ago, now hummed with a newfound energy.

The darkness that had surrounded him, that strange void where everything seemed to stretch and distort, faded away almost instantly.

Kai found himself standing in the snow once more, the cold biting at his skin, but it barely registered.

The harsh wind carried the scent of winter, and he could feel the weight of the power surging inside him.

His eyes darted around, quickly taking in his surroundings.

He was back in the small town he had left behind to venture into that mysterious realm.

Everything felt... different. Not just the world, but himself.