“Getting two basic elements in one on is already rare enough, let alohree. Hah!” Baldric said with a grin, watg as Ats prepared to apply the Lightning Infusion Crystal to the Legendary-grade spear.

  “This is going to be somethiraordinary!” he added with a hearty ugh. “Hahaha!”

  Edrik chimed i. “I’d like to add my perspective here,” he said, drawing Ats’s attention.

  “Lightning,” Edrik began, “is a born from the bination of Fire and Air. It’s ly an easy mix to work with for most people.”

  He paused for a moment before tinuing. “Now imagihis—Water, Fire, and Air all fused into a single on. If the user doesn’t have an affinity for all three elements, the potential of the on would be difficult to fully utilize.”

  Ats nodded. He had initially worried that adding too many elements might reduce the on’s overall effectiveness.

  “With your situation,” Edrik expined, “sier is yhest elemental affinity, it will influend enhah Fire and Air over time. Think of it as a synergy that boosts their growth alongside your progress. And because the spear will be your main on, all three elements will naturally ie into your bat style. As Fire and Air affinities increase, yhtning elemental damage will also receive a proportional boost.”

  Ats’s lips curled into a small smile as he nodded again. “Sounds iing.”

  Edrik added with a knowing grin, “By doing this, you’ll also essentially lock the on’s full potential to yourself, Ats. I mean, no one else will be able to wield it as effectively as you .”

  Ats wasted no time and applied the infusion crystal.

  [Applying the Lightning Infusion Crystal to the Legendary-grade Wavebreaker Spear...]

  The crystal vibrated intensely, releasing surges of electriergy that coursed through his hand and arm. It was as if the spear’s water energy reached out, abs the crystal into itself. Lightning crackled and spread across the spear, iwining with its essence.

  Moments ter, Ats could feel both lightning and water merging seamlessly within him, resonating with the Oic Blessing passive skill embedded in the spear.

  [Infusion successful! The Wavebreaker Spear will now el lightning when attag, adding Lightning damage to all skills used.]

  A satisfied smile spread across Ats’s face as he admired the transformation.

  “As you tio wield this spear, there’s a good ce its skills will evolve further, Ats,” Edrik said.

  Ats felt a surge of motivation as he admired his newly upgraded spear. It was absolutely incredible.

  He spun the spear in his hands, watg as trails of water and crag lightning danced in its wake. The sight was mesmerizing, and he couldn’t help but wonder how the skills would look when cast.

  Gripping the spear firmly, he decided to test its abilities. But just as he began to el energy, a sharp pang shot through his chest. His hand instinctively went to his heart.

  Kurogasa stepped forward with measured .

  “My Lord, your mana efficy is still far from optimal. For now, I would suggest limiting your use of each skill to just ohin a short period.”

  Ats nodded. He realized he still had much to work on, not just in wielding the spear but also in refining other aspects of his abilities. This experience reinforced the importance of careful pnning for stat point allocation iure.

  “Should we move on to mana training soon, Kurogasa?” he asked after a moment.

  Kurogasa shook his head gently.

  "My Lord, while training your mana would certainly improve your ability to use skills more effectively, it’s not the most effit focus right now. At this stage, it would be better to trate on building your physical strength, enhang your elemental efficy, and perfeg your spear teiques. These areas will deliver greater bes, especially as you he milestone of obtaining your advanced css."

  Ats nodded again, digesting the advice. He tested the spear with a series of strikes—thrusts, sweeps, and sms against the ground. He could feel its impressive flexibility and the sheer power it unleashed with every movement.

  He gnced back at the group of three. “So, should I rush for level 50?”

  They fell silent for a moment before Edrik was the first to speak. “I’d say… no.”

  “Why?” Ats asked with a questioning look. “I only need a few monster hunts to reach level 50.”

  Kurogasa stepped in with a reply. “My Lord, I believe we o adjust our initial pn. Now that you possess a spirit beast egg, it ges things.”

  Ats raised an eyebrow. “Does this affect my css advaoo?”

  “Yes,” Kurogasa firmed with a nod. “If you form the tract with the spirit beast before reag level 50, it will py a crucial role iermining your progression.”

  “Iing,” Ats replied, intrigued.

  The group quickly agreed on the pn for the ing week leading up to the final battle.

  The target was clear: Ats would stick to the rigorous training program designed by Kurogasa. However, this time, he would avoid fighting monsters eo ensure he didn’t gain any additional experience points. The focus was on f the tract with the spirit beast first before pushing forward to level 50.

  The pn was set.

  The night of celebration had e to an end, and everyouro Gacha Haven to rest and recharge. With about two weeks left until the end of the current battle season, Ats po dedicate the first week to pushing his progress before shifting his focus eo preparing for the final battle.

  The m, the group resumed their training routihe troops had made signifit progress, with many reag levels above 45. Their training had been carefully tailored to their roles: Tankers trated on building endurand stamina, melee fighters hoheir bat teiques, le attackers worked on strategies and positioning in battle, while Mages focused on improving their magic efficy.

  However, there was still a gap in the magic training. While Lyrassa was a magic user herself, she struggled to expin magical cepts in a way that others could easily grasp. As a result, Kurogasa took the lead in providing role-specific training to ensure everyone progressed effectively.

  As for Ats, his focus was entirely on bat training against Seraining Mannequin. This advanced robot could adjust its on types and levels to match its oppo, providing a perfect challenge.

  Ats trained relentlessly, spending nearly the entire day battling the Mannequin. He used his Wavebreaker Spear in every session, aiming to boost his elemental affinity while sharpening his spear teiques.

  Wheime htfall came, Ats shifted his attention to the mysterious egg in his possession. Sitting quietly, he eled his mana into it, watg as faint light pulsed from within the egg, glowing softly and vibrating rhythmically, almost as if it were breathing in response.

  What could this egg bee?

  And then… on the seventh day, just as Lyrassa had predicted, something happened.

  That m, as Ats woke up and goward the egg resting oable, he noticed its light flickering faster than usual. The faint glow pulsed rhythmically, and the egg trembled occasionally, as though something inside was trying to break free.

  Ats immediately jumped out of bed. He rushed to the door, flung it open, and called out to the others. “Lyrassa! Everyone! e quick!”

  It was happening.

  The egg was about to hatch!