Saruto returned to the main chamber of the ruins, his body nearly exhausted after the confrontation with the Third Founder.
Breathing heavily, a transparent light panel, resembling a system screen, appeared before him, displaying cryptic words:
> [Gravity Chamber]
Current Level: x1
Gravity Increase Potential: Unlimited
[Auto-Healing]
Body Status: 64% Injuries
Healing Started…
Surprised, Saruto read in a low voice:
> "So… this is what my father spoke of."
His wounds began to disappear gradually, propelled by the green energy flowing from the chamber's walls. Moments later, he awoke, full of energy.
He pressed down on the panel and increased the gravity to x5. In an instant, his body collapsed to the ground, as if mountains had been placed upon him.
He gritted his teeth and tried to stand, but could barely move his arm.
> "If I can't control my body under this pressure… I'll never be able to shape the Lion energy like the Founder does."
Days passed.
He wakes up in the room, gradually increases the gravity, practices integrating energy into his limbs, then brings up the system's screen and heals his wounds.
Two weeks pass, and he can move freely under x15 gravity.
Three weeks later, his ability reaches x25, and he can use a primitive form: transforming his feet into fully formed cheetah paws.
He stands before the lightboard, deep breaths, pressing the pause button.
"Only one month left until I enter the academy… I have to master this technique before then."
At that very moment, the voice of the Third Founder echoes in his mind:
"Sarto, come back when you can shape the energy of darkness."
Sarto raises his fist with a cold smile, but inside, a previously unknown excitement ignites.