/Honestly, I've come to believe that, lore-wise, the Duel Spirits are absolutely busted when compared to other media. I mean, there's dragons that can control time, extra-dimensional entities, etc.
Like seriously, the more you get into it, the more insane sounding it all is.
Speaking of... How would the Herrschers of Honkai Impact scale to the Duel Spirits? I know that they are incredibly strong, but when compared to the Spirits, who have so many diverse abilities, and range from human-like to literal gods, how would Herrschers compare?\
Chapter 10: Battling an Emanator
As the last of the Antimatter Legion were wiped out by Osrelios' spell card, the Cloud Knights began to regain their bearings.
The Nameless group up with Fu Xuan.
"Hang on a second - are you really saying that Miss Tingyun was a part of the Antimatter Legion all this time? And what was that fire that came out of her? And her body - where did it go?" March questioned.
March then turned to Welt. "Mr. Yang, your smart. What happened just now?"
Oz then gripped a fist. "We were tricked. I saw the signs but I didn't realize. Her aura was too similar to the Antimatter Legion and I didn't make the connection."
Welt placed a hand on Oz' shoulder before sighing.
"The flame we witnessed claimed to be Lord Ravager Phantylia - a name I've heard other Nameless speak of in the past. She's one of seven Lord Ravagers that serve Nanook... and finds pleasure in witnessing the self-destruction of mortals. She's led countless souls down a dark and hopeless path."
"...Meaning that Tingyun had long since fallen under the Lord Ravager's influence?" Fu Xuan questioned.
"No." Oz answered. "Tingyun wasn't under Phantylia's control. Phantylia was completely disguised as Tingyun. Her aura, however, was still one of pure destruction. If it was Tingyun controlled, she would've had a different aura that was mixed with another, plus, the body we saw disappear was fake, it held no traces of a spirit when Phantylia left it. In essence, we have never met Tingyun at all. Not in mind, body, or soul"
"Phantylia's goal must be to sow the seeds of doubt in our ranks and to ensnare us in a malevolent trap." Welt stated.
"It is clear that the sudden resurgence of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus is all connected to the Lord Ravager. Pretending to be a Xianzhou citizen, planting a Stellaron on the Loufu - all part of her plant to bring about our self-destruction." Fu Xuan explained.
"Phantylia is aiming for the Ambrosial Arbor! If she succeeds, the Loufu will be deprived of its roots, making its destruction all too easy. We must stop her!"
The four of them stated moving.
"We need to take a StarSkiff to Scalegourge Waterscape - the Ambrosial Arbor can be sealed from that delve. Let's make haste."
Once they got to the port, Fu Xuan led them into the StarSkiff and piloted it to Scalegourge Waterscape.
Once they got to Scalegourge Waterscape, the group of four, along with a squad of Cloud Knights started to storm the beach, taking out any Antimatter Legion grunt that they could see.
Oz was tearing through the grunts like they were paper, burning, electrocuting and clawing his was through them.
They had moved off the beach and were confronting a bunch of elite grunts. As the number of grunts grew, the group had to fight off more and more.
As the number of grunts was getting even higher, a large dragon made of water suddenly appears and dives into the ground below the grunts, then it appears from where it dove and went straight up into the air. The grunts were instantly defeated.
Oz turned to see who caused that, only to see... Dan Heng!?
Dan Heng look completely different, having horns on his head like Bailu...
'He's a Vidyadhara!?'
General Jing Yuan was also there.
Another wave of Antimatter Legion grunts appeared only for a large golden-colored thing to appear and stab its weapon into the ground, killing all the grunts.
Fu Xuan then turned to Jing Yuan. "Jing Yuan! Where have you been!?"
Jing Yuan gave out a chuckle. "Haha, forgive my late arrival Lady Fu - we are indebted to you and your forces. The Seat of Divine Foresight relayed the battle reports to me. As for Phantylia's plan..."
As the two talked, the members of the Nameless had a small reunion.
The four stood in silence, until Oz broke it. "No wonder you could tell Clear Wing's gender so easily. Your essentially a dragon yourself."
Dan Heng let out a small smile, but stayed silent.
"Dan Heng!?" March exclaimed. "How-What-Why..." March couldn't get a coherent sentence.
Welt spoke up. "It is good to see you unharmed."
"Relatively." Dan Heng said. "I've had a few cuts and bruises, but I'm okay for the most part."
Jing Yuan then walked up to the Nameless.
"My Astral guests, when you first appeared on the Loufu, your stated aim was the resolution of the Stellaron crisis. I was concerned that the Stellaron Hunters harbored ulterior motives and refused your offer. I see now that I was overly anxious. Nevertheless it is true that the motives of the Stellaron Hunters were not what they appeared, haha. In order that the Express and the Xianzhou fight side by side, Kafka lured you here and broadened the scope of the crisis... In doing so, she succeeded in making clear that your sincerity is beyond doubt. The Loufu is in your debt, and I have no right to further seek assistance from you."
"Asking me or not, I'm going after Phantylia." Oz stated. "She had trick us all, and I am not letting that slide."
"Hehehe. That mad at her?" Jing Yuan asked.
"More like mad at myself. I saw the signs and didn't make the connections. Going after Phantylia is my way of making up for that mistake."
"Anyway..." Jing Yuan continued. "As Lady Fu has explained, the appearance of Phantylia means the situation is far from under our control. As general of the Loufu, it would be foolish of me to not ask the four of you for your strength at this critical moment."
"Even if the crisis on the Loufu wasn't related to a Stellaron, I'd still be willing to help, and Oz has already verbalized his willingness to help... but I can't speak for the other members of my crew." Welt stated.
"Explore, understand, establish, and connect... those words are the Trailblaze creed we follow. Still, when the journey gets tough, those words can feel far off. Fear, risk, enemies, and death are the obstacles we face in pursuit of the creed. That's why the Nameless that are able to stay the course number few indeed. Whether our destination lies before us, or behind us, the decision is ours to make. Here, as on the Express, every vote counts."
March and Oz look at each other and nod. They both walk up to Dan Heng.
The two held out their hands.
In response, Dan Heng smiled, the he held out his hand. The two smile in return.
"Thank you, Dan Heng." Jing Yuan said, complete sincerity in his tone.
"How am I still one of the Nameless? I stand here at the mercy of others without true freedom to speak... But as a descendant of the Vidyadhara, I will fulfill my duty to the Loufu."
"Because everyone has a voice, Dan Heng." Oz stated. "You're still a part of the Nameless because we still accept you with open arms. Vidyadhara, Duel Spirit, Human, it doesn't matter."
Dan Heng gave off a genuine smile.
"Everyone is as heroic as when we first got here!" March cheered. She then turned to Jing Yuan. "What's the master plan General?"
"There is no master plan, only a bet... a bet on the senior Vidyadhara's incomplete exuviation charm, and on Dan Heng's ability to access the memories of the high elder..."
"High elder?" March questions.
Jing Yuan gestures at a statue using his head.
"When the Reignbow Arbiter severed the Ambrosial Arbor, remnants of the Plagues Author lingered. In order to make the stemming of those remains a possibility, the Loufu invoked the power of the Scions of the Permanence."
'The Hunt, the Abundance, the Permanence... three paths surround the history of the Loufu.' Oz thought.
The group then walks up to the statue.
"Under the direction of the high elder, the Vidyadhara guided the waters of the ancient sea to flood the Scalegourge Waterscape delve and contain the Arbor. To commemorate this magnificent feat and sacrifice, the Alliance erected the Dragonvista Rain Monument - a Vidyadhara statue.
Oz looked at the statue, then at Dan Heng. He could see the similarities. They looked almost the same. But it couldn't have been Dan Heng, could it?
Oz then remembered something he learned from another Vidyadhara; Bailu.
Bailu said that the Vidyadhara are a self-reincarnating race.
"That's a previous incarnation of Dan Heng, isn't it?"
"You catch on quick." Jing Yuan commented. "Although, the most recent high elder has the appearance of a child, due to not receiving the same level of power. Due to some... complications involving the previous high elder, the cycle of reincarnation for the Vidyadhara's high elder has been altered."
Jing Yuan then turned to Dan Heng. "Do you understand Dan Heng? Since Dan Feng perished, the Loufu Vidyadhara no longer had an individual capable of performing such feats. But you, who once kept watch over the Arbor, should be able to open a way to that great tree. What happens next is in your hands."
Dan Zheng then walks past the statue, towards the water.
He stops and stared at the statue for a moment, then he focuses. Energy gathers in his hand.
The water began to ripple, creating tons of waves.
Energy then exploded out of Dan Heng, going high into the sky.
The sea began to split in two, traveling apart.
The way forward was opened. Oz stared at the structures in awe.
He then gained a determined look. "Phantylia is waiting. Let's make sure she won't wait long."
Jing Yuan then turned to Fu Xuan. "Remain here - lead the Cloud Knights in defense of this passage. We must prevent further incidents."
"Jing Yuan... General, do you plan on facing Phantylia alone?" Fu Xuan asks.
He shakes his head. "I wouldn't say so, I'll be counting on a few friend for support."
A few Cloud Knights then walked up. "General! Don't cast us aside! We're willing to go with you!" One said.
Another spoke up. "Yes, General! We may not be the mightiest force, but as Cloud Knights it is our duty to protect the Xianzhou - how can we let outworlders face the danger while we stay behind the lines!? With your permission, sir, allow me to lead the way."
"I understand your sentiment soldiers..." Jing Yuan began. "... but the adversary ahead of us is not an Abomination of Abundance. They are a Lord Ravager of the Antimatter Legion. Crossing this line will bring you into the conflict between the Reignbow Arbiter and the Ruin Author... You have a more important duty. Cloud Knights, attention!"
Jing Yuan then gained a serious look. "After I enter the Arbor, and if the seawater returns to its original state, you must withdraw immediately and seal off the delve once more. The Master Diviner will lead you."
"Yes, General!" The knights shout.
"Lady Fu. If I am unable to return, I entrust you with the important task of relaying the full account of the other Xianzhou ships."
"I trust that you will be here to re-issue that order in person... but whatever the outcome, I will do as you command and honor the mission." Fu Xuan replied.
"Ha, spoken like a true general."
Jing Yuan nodded at the Nameless, and the five of them began to make their way.
"General, before you go." Fu Xuan spoke up.
Jing Yuan turned around. "Yes?"
"Trust in Destiny's Guide." Fu Xuan gestures to Osrelios.
Jing Yuan nodded. "I will."
Jing Yuan walked to catch up to the Nameless.
The group makes it down a flight of stairs only to see some sort of echo of the past.
The echo seemed to show conversations leading up to the sealing of the delve.
Dan Heng ended up explaining how High Elders would be tasked to go to Scalegourge Waterscape and strengthen the Arbor's seal.
Dan Heng also remembered the way of getting to the depths of the delve.
"To think they had to abandon this place for the greater good." Oz commented.
"For the Vidyadhara, it must have been a necessary sacrifice." Dan Heng stated.
On their way through, they quickly dealt with Antimatter Legion grunts littered about.
Eventually they made their way to a Vidyadhara seal. The seal was easy to unlock, and so they moved onto the next.
When they got to the second, they found a particularly stronger-looking Abomination of Abundance guarding it.
Seeing as they didn't have the time, Oz immediately tore through its soul with a Shimmering Scraper.
The beast falls over, dead. Oz then burnt the body.
"Such strength." Jing Yuan commented. "Where do you get your power? Being a Path-strider doesn't grant you that much power, and I would have known if you were an Emanator, you haven't been subtle or crafty like Phantylia."
"I have a few powers that I can use, there is my natural ability to use Spirit Energy, which is a type of energy that ties directly to ones spirit, or soul. My kind can manipulate spirit energy far better than most seeing as we, with myself as an exception, are made purely out of spirit energy. Long explanation short - I'm the only one of my kind with a special physical body, allowing me to leave our realm without the need of some type of catalyst to maintain my physical form."
"Interesting... What of your other powers?"
"Well, there is the Stellaron in me."
"A Stellaron?" Jing Yuan questions.
"Yeah, that wasn't something I got voluntarily. Stellaron Hunter grand plan or something like that. Don't worry, it's controllable. Anyway..." Oz waved off the concern of having a Stellaron.
"My last power, is similar to that of a Path-strider and an Emanator, yet different at the same time."
"Different how?" Jing Yuan asks curiously.
"I have three deities fused to my soul. Deities from my home realm. I can use their powers to an extent, although it's hardly even close to 2 percent of their true strength, and I draw those powers directly from them."
Jing Yuan took in the information in shock. He processed the information before speaking up. "By technicality, you are a triple Emanator. But at the same time, for you to be merged with three deities... you're something beyond an Emanator, yet below an Aeon."
"I may not be anywhere close to the level of an Aeon, but I know that the gods of my realm, even the minor ones are at or above the level of the Aeons."
"The gods of your home plane are that strong?" Dan Heng questioned.
"There are 4 tiers of divinity in the Spirit Realm. The lowest is the minor gods, they are divine but aren't divine beasts. Then there are the lesser divine beasts, such as the 3 Sacred Beasts, which are the deities I'm fused to, and the 3 Aesir, they are divine beasts, but aren't at the level of power as the higher tiers. The next tier up are beings such as 3 Egyptian Gods, these are all deities that are at the pinnacle of power, only being able to be defeated by others of that same tier or higher. And finally, the highest tier belongs to Holactie, the Creator of Light. She is the absolute of my realm's pantheon. There is no limit for a Creator God."
"Interesting." Welt commented. "You said that the minor gods could very well be as powerful, or stronger than the Aeons. How so?"
"In the minor god category, we have beings such as Anotherverse Solaria, a stellar god that have traveled dimensions leaving a trail of frozen flames in his wake. Sophia, Goddess of Rebirth, and even the Crystal God Tistina." Oz explained.
"Minor deities that can scale up to multidimensional..." Jing Yuan stated.
"What's funny is that not even just the deities that are on levels like that. I've heard of this being called Anotherverse Gluttonia, which is a demonic monstrosity that can devour dimensions. I've also heard rumors about a dimension conquering dragon called Anotherverse Dragon, although it supposedly only shows itself to the champion of time."
"Your home sounds crazy." March commented.
"It's a hectic place, but it's also very peaceful. There's so many civilizations, from living machines, mech pilots, the living dead, to villages full of magic."
"Maybe we could go trailblazing there!" Exclaimed March.
"That's gonna be a bit of an issue." Oz said. "Non-spirits can't physically enter the Spirit Realm. They actually have to let their spirits leave their physical bodies to enter."
"But we could still visit?" March asked.
"We probably could." Welt said. "But the Express wouldn't get any Trailblaze power from us going, as it wouldn't be going there itself."
"Just remember, even if it's peaceful, it is still incredibly dangerous. There are spirits that can cause some real havoc. The Spirit Realm has faced many dangers, from literal incarnations of darkness, to giant snakes with infinite attacking power."
"... your joking right?"
"Nope. Divine Serpent Geh, a snake like entity that lives in the Realm of Orichalcos. It's the highest ranking member of the army of Orichalcos, which is lead by the even more powerful Great Leviathan, a tier 3 entity that took the cooperation of all 3 Egyptian Gods to reduce to a meager form. To this day, it still exists within the deepest depths of the soul of the legendary Pharaoh Atem, buried so far down, it practically is no longer conscious. Oh, and don't even get me started on the lord of the Shadow Realm, it took Holactie herself to defeat him in one blast of her all-powerful holy light."
"The amount of data that could fill the archives from the Spirit Realm alone..." Dan Heng said mostly to himself.
'I wonder... if the gods of Oz' home can be that powerful, would things have turned out differently back home had we known of these spirits? If we somehow were able to seek them out, would we have been able to deal with the Honkai much quicker? Could we have prevented all the deaths?' Welt pondered.
Once the conversation was over, the group of five moved on to the last seal after unlocking the one they were at.
When they got to the last one, it was a bit more tricky to unlock, but they unlocked it all the same.
Once all three seals were unlocked, a bridge leading into the Arbor was formed.
"It's time." Oz stated.
"Right. Let's go." Jing Yuan said.
The group made their way to the entrance of the Arbor.
"Is that a dragon!?" March exclaimed.
"We've reached the end." Dan Heng stated. "These are the roots of the Ambrosial Arbor, where the vestiges of Abundance lie. 'Reverence to the three talons, the path to the great roots...' This is it. Under the power of the High Elder, the Arbor's roots have formed into the image of a dragon. Now, I will break the final seal..."
Jing Yuan turned to the rest. "I hope everyone is prepared?"
Oz, Welt, and March gave off confident looks. Jing Yuan turned to Dan Heng, and he gave a nod.
They then went straight to the roots, Dan Heng undid the last seal, and they entered the Arbor.
They walked forward and found the same flame from before: Phantylia.
"Oh? Hee-hee, has the General of the Loufu chosen to grace me with his presence?"
"That witch! She was here waiting for us this whole time." March exclaimed. "Show yourself, Phantylia!"
"And the Benefactors, too? Patience, patience, let me make myself presentable..."
"Now I see why the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus held themselves in such high regard... The Arbor's traces really do hold the power of metamorphosis and resurrection." Phantylia monologued as the group got closer.
"All of you, ready yourselves!" Jing Yuan commanded. "Dan Heng, guard my back. I'm counting on you."
"Understood." Dan Heng replied.
As they got closer, Phantylia began to glow brighter.
Oz immediately activated his Spirit Eyes.
"She's... absorbing the power of Abundance."
Phantylia's flame-like body dropped down onto a lotus flower, and then transformed.
Phantylia had a giant, humanoid body.
"Behold! This beautiful, immortal body. The power of the Abundance has created the very thing that shall tear the Xianzhou apart."
"Oh please." Oz said. "All you did was make yourself a bigger target."
Phantylia lifted a finger, and a bunch of roots emerged and tried to strike Oz.
Oz immediately dodged them.
March began to fire off arrow after arrow, striking Phantylia. Phantylia simply shrugged off the attack.
Welt formed a large artificial black hole, dealing a bunch of damage to Phantylia.
Jing Yuan followed up by cutting Phantylia with his weapon. Dan Heng hit Phantylia with his spear.
The attacks left marks on Phantylia's new body, only for the marks to slowly fade.
"Did I not tell you this body was immortal?"
Suddenly, Oz was above the others. "We don't care!" Oz then channeled Raviel's power, and punched Phantylia in the cheek, causing her to reel back.
"I'll admit, that stung."
Phantylia then gathered a ball of energy at her fingertips, then the space around them began to change.
The group was suddenly on a large ball of destructive energy. Oz could tell it was about to explode.
"Hallowed Life Barrier!" Oz shouts.
The energy detonated, leaving behind a huge cloud of smoke.
The smoke clears and it is shown the group of 5 was surrounded by an energy barrier.
"Thanks for the save." Jing Yuan stated.
Oz nodded in return.
"You're more stubborn than I thought." Phantylia stated.
Everything around them, including Phantylia, now had a purple color.
"She's called forth the authority of Destruction." Oz stated.
Oz then summoned his sword in one hand and lance in the other. He let the power of Preservation flow through his lance, and the power of Destruction flow through the sword.
Oz launched a destructive wave at Phantylia.
"You think the destructive power of a Stellaron could do anything to me?" Phantylia questions as she easily batted aside the attack.
Phantylia threw out her own destructive wave.
Oz then swung the lance and created a wall of protective flames.
The flames take the hit for the group, dissipating shortly after.
"With the power of Destruction, and the energy of Abundance, I am unstoppable!" Phantylia gloated.
Oz then had enough. "Shut up!"
Blue fire flared out from Oz as he held up a hand. "Cerulean Blaze!"
The attack flew out and hit Phantylia head on, causing her to scream in pain.
Phantylia writhed in pain, the burn wounds didn't heal. "That hurt... That actually hurt! How dare you... HOW DARE YOU!"
Suddenly, Phantylia absorbs more power from the Arbor, combining it with the authority of Destruction she had.
The surrounding area, and Phantylia took on an orange hue.
Phantylia began to attack with much more ferocity than before.
Oz could tell she fused the powers of Destruction and Abundance.
Oz smirked. "Did you not pay attention at the Artisanship Commission? I can bypass physical defenses and attack straight at the soul!"
Dan Heng then launched a water dragon at Phantylia.
Then Jing Yuan's Lightning Lord appeared and struck Phantylia.
The two attacks sent her down, the Oz jumped forward.
"Shimmering Scraper!"
The attack caused Phantylia even more excruciating pain.
Oz then grouped up with the rest.
"Alright, we're putting her down. I'm going to channel some spirit energy into you guys, that way, we all can attack her for real. Just remember that this is temporary, it will wear off once the fight is done."
A glow surrounded the group. Everyone felt stronger. This was Oz' Reverse Spirit Siphon, instead of drawing spirit energy out of a target, he forced spirit energy into the target.
Oz then pulled out a card. "Dan Heng, let me try something."
Oz then held up the card. "Saga of the Dragon Emperor!"
Dan Heng was surrounded by a glow, he felt his strength double.
"Yes, it worked! I figured that a dragon-like species could be affected by dragon related cards. Saga of the Dragon Emperor doubles the strength of any dragon."
"I appreciate the boost." Dan Heng said.
Dan Heng then launched a water dragon at Phantylia, it hit her and caused her to take a ton of damage.
A dozen lotus flowed immediately bloomed around the group, two of them trap Jing Yuan.
"Let's see what happens if I turn one of you against the rest!" Phantylia declared in anger.
"Not happening!" Oz shouts as he blasts the flowers with lightning, freeing Jing Yuan.
Jing Yuan began to fall, but suddenly the gravity around him lessens, and he lands safely.
Ice arrows began to rain down on Phantylia, feeling like icy needles piercing her skin.
A black hole forms and explodes in Phantylia's face.
Oz then turned to Welt and March. "Restrain her. We end this now."
The two nodded. March gathered up her six-phases ice and shot a powerful arrow at Phantylia's hand, freezing it up to the shoulder.
"Insolent pest!" Phantylia shouts as she was about to try and break the ice.
Welt immediately used his enhanced power to increase the gravity of Phantylia, forcing her to lean forward and unable to get back up.
"Jing Yuan, Dan Heng, now!" Oz shouts as he calls upon his strongest power: the chaotic power of Armityle the Chaos Phantasm
An even bigger Lightning Lord appeared along with a huge water dragon.
A spectral version of Armityle appeared next to the water dragon and the Lightning Lord, being the same size.
The reincarnated Vidyadhara, the General, and the Duelist all fired their attacks. "Take this!" The three shout at the same time.
As the Lightning Lord swung its weapon, the chaos energy from Armityle and the water dragon merge into the weapon to create one ultimate attack.
The combined attack cleaved right through Phantylia, both body and spirit, causing her to scream in pain.
Phantylia's immortal body immediately crumbled away, leaving Phantylia's true flame-like form, barely the size of a flame found on a candle.
"Y-you... I-I will destroy you... Mark my words, you will die by my hand! Osrelios!"
Phantylia immediately disappeared.
Oz looks at where she was. "She got away. She was at an inch of her life. She only survived due to her status as an Emanator, but only barely."
Jing Yuan then let out a heavy sigh. "We finally did it."
He then smiled and turned to Oz and Dan Heng. "It seems like the 3 of us can coordinate our efforts well."
"That super attack was so cool!" March exclaimed.
"Now all that's left is to seal the Stellaron." Welt stated.
"Leave that to the Master Diviner." Jing Yuan then yawned. "I'm afraid that I've run out of energy."
Jing Yuan then began to lose consciousness.
Oz and Dan Heng immediately catch him.
"Looks like he ran out of the boost first." Oz commented. "...3, 2, 1."
Oz caught Dan Heng who collapsed, and then quickly caught Welt and March.
He set the four down.
"The boost in spirit energy, when they are meant to have next to none, really took out a lot from them."
Oz then summoned Odd-Eyes, and Starlight.
The two dragons helped carry his companions to the surface.
Once they exited the Arbor, they made their way to the top of the delve.
When they got there, Fu Xuan and the Cloud Knights she took with her were there.
"Hey!" Oz shouts.
They turn to see Oz and his dragons carrying the other 4.
Fu Xuan ran up to them. "Are they..."
"Just passed out from exhaustion." Oz answered.
Fu Xuan let out a sigh of relief.
She then turned to a few Cloud Knights. "Bring them to the Alchemy Commission to let them rest and to treat any wounds they have sustained."
The Knights nodded and began to cautiously approach the dragons.
The dragons set the 4 onto the ground before returning to the Spirit Realm.
The Knights grab the unconscious group, while one approached Oz. "Please follow us to the Alchemy Commission."
Oz nodded and followed.
Later, Oz was sitting in a room, with a few patches of bandage on his face, where he got a few scrapes during the fight.
The whole group was relatively unscathed thanks to Oz being able to take a lot of the attention, and his Reverse Spirit Siphon, making everyone stronger, temporarily.
No serious injuries were recorded, the group mainly just needed rest.
Oz was resting in a bed, despite not seeming like it, he used a lot of energy over the whole day.
Oz looked out of the window next to him. 'Those who have immortal bodies never understand that their spirits aren't. Phantylia severely underestimated me, and that nearly cost her, her life. I better rest up.'
Oz then laid down and let himself slowly drift to unconsciousness.