From Human to Skeleton: Revived with Infinite System Crystals

"It doesn't look like this was done by the force of your blast, though strong, not strong enough to bend metal from my observation." Gojaro's voice carried a mix of curiosity and skepticism as he surveyed the altered state of the Desert Eagle. His eyes scanned the room, hinting at a thought process aimed at further exploration of Jade's capabilities.

Walking to the corner of the room, Gojaro found what he was looking for—a test dummy. With a deliberate effort, he dragged it toward Jade, setting the stage for the next phase of her testing. The dummy, inert and unassuming, was about to become the focal point of a critical experiment.

"Next, using the last of your energy, I want you to place your hand on this test dummy," Gojaro instructed, his tone serious yet encouraging. "Focusing once more, I want you to channel the last of the energy you have left into it. Basically, like I said, treat this as your last move with everything you have left."

He paused for a moment, allowing the gravity of his instructions to sink in. "While I feel like we have narrowed you down to class 2, it is important to cover our bases and at least see if you manifest energy into objects."

Jade, understanding the gravity of Gojaro's request, gave a slight nod before positioning herself on one knee beside the test dummy. Its surface, clad in some type of leather, seemed almost inconsequential to the task at hand, yet it was about to become the canvas for her experiment.

As she hovered over the dummy, a thought crossed her mind. "Isn't transferring energy to an object under the classification of the 1st type he mentioned? Though, I suppose the difference is providing a unique effect to it?" This moment of introspection highlighted her ongoing process of understanding the boundaries and nuances of her abilities.

"I guess I will figure it out more as time goes on," she mused, preparing herself mentally for what was to come.

Closing her eyes, Jade shifted her focus inward. Instead of drawing upon memories of hope and happiness, she delved into the darker recesses of her past—moments of grief and struggle that she rarely allowed herself to revisit. This change in focus, from light to dark, from joy to sorrow, seemed to tap into a different wellspring of energy within her.

As she made full contact with the dummy, she felt an unprecedented surge of power flowing from her hands. The energy, raw and untamed, was unlike anything she had channeled before. Lifting her hands away, the immediate drain on her strength was palpable. Dizziness overcame her, and she fell to her knees, her vision blurring and then fading to black as consciousness slipped away.

After a brief lapse into darkness, Jade jolted awake, an intense burning sensation enveloping her hands and forearms. Her gaze immediately darted to her energy bar, which starkly displayed 0/10, a silent testament to her exertion. As her eyes adjusted to her surroundings, she saw Gojaro in the midst of swinging a massive claymore, his movements fluid and powerful.

"It took you long enough to wake up," he remarked, noting her return to consciousness. "You were almost out for an entire hour. Passing out is pretty normal, though, when you run out of energy, so in some degree, it's expected."

Approaching the area where the test dummy once stood, Gojaro retrieved a water bottle adorned with an odd design, one that Jade couldn't quite decipher from her position. He tossed the bottle to her, explaining, "They say this helps recover your energy faster. It's a blend of some special tea herb and fertilized water. Whatever that is."

Catching the bottle, Jade examined it closely. The overhead red siren light intermittently illuminated the room, casting a fleeting glow on the bottle's surface. She noticed a distinctive Z sign emblazoned on it, with a cross running down its middle—a symbol whose significance was lost on her but suggested a purpose beyond ordinary hydration.

As Jade cautiously twisted off the cap and took a sip of the water, her initial hesitation gave way to a look of genuine surprise. "This might be the best water I've ever had," she remarked, the unexpected delight in her voice cutting through the tension that the red light overhead had cast over the room moments earlier.

Gojaro, observing her reaction, couldn't help but nod in agreement, his focus shifting as the timing of their brief respite was interrupted. "Looks like we have another monster appearing shortly," he commented, a note of readiness in his tone, just as his phone began to buzz with urgency.

Retrieving the phone from his pocket, Gojaro's expression turned serious. "Great, let's see who this is," he muttered, glancing at the caller ID before answering with a respectful, "Good afternoon, Director. What can I do for you?"

A short pause followed, during which Jade could only guess at the nature of the conversation on the other end. Gojaro then spoke again, his voice carrying a mix of pride and lament, "Yes, we have made great progress. She was able to explode a test dummy and ruin my treasured Desert Eagle."

Gojaro, with a sigh, cast a forlorn glance at his once treasured but now damaged Desert Eagle. The brief conversation on the phone took a turn, revealing the depth of their predicament.

"Yes, I understand we are making great progress, but are you sure you really want to send her out again after the last incident?" His concern for Jade's readiness and safety was palpable, even as he acknowledged the necessity of real-world experience for growth.

"That is true, that is the best way to grow," Gojaro conceded, the weight of responsibility clear in his voice. The dialogue with the Director seemed to pivot towards acceptance of the risks involved in their mission.

"Perfect, I will ensure everything goes smoothly an—what?!" His tone shifted from resigned to alarmed as the conversation took an unexpected turn. "There's 2 at the same time?! Ok, that is a bit of an issue.." The revelation of multiple threats simultaneously emerging posed a significant challenge, highlighting the unpredictable nature of their battles.

Gojaro's strategy quickly adapted to the new information. "Sounds good, she will go with the fire team given the reading for that creature are grass-based, and I will handle the issue with the anomaly creature and head over to assist if needed once I the clean up is over."

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