บท 234: Suppressing and Luring

Desmond's body stiffened, a surge of astonishment coursing through him as his eyes widened in disbelief. "Huh? Did I perceive it incorrectly?" he pondered, his eyes fixated on the mid-air status screen that hovered before him. The swordsman skill had promised to amplify his body's cells to their limits, granting him an immense power that would effectively double his stats. However, something seemed amiss now.

Could this discrepancy be attributed to the body enhancement he had utilized? Desmond entertained doubtful thoughts, unable to conceive any other plausible explanation. Despite recently employing the Power Boost, the resulting disparity in his stats was inexplicable. The realization burdened his mind, causing a throbbing headache to take hold.