Undeterred, Jade's resolve only strengthened. With a sense of determination, she declared her intention to break the crystal that held their planet in bondage. "I suppose, I think I'm going to try and figure out how to break that crystal and free the entire planet from the chains of it," she said, clapping her hands together as if to physically manifest her commitment to the cause.
Rosa, her eyes widening slightly at the magnitude of Jade's ambition, acknowledged the significance of the task. "Well, that's quite the endeavor, isn't it? But I suppose if what you said about the King of Nothing's threat, we have to explore every option." Her words reflected a blend of awe and support, recognizing the perilous path Jade was willing to tread for the sake of their world.
Rosa's sudden gesture, slapping her cheeks to snap herself back to reality, signaled a shift in the conversation. "But I think we just need to focus on what we can control today! Let's go ahead and get some training in, besides we need to figure out what your power is anyways!"
Jade, feeling the weight of their conversation, nodded in agreement, rubbing the top of her head thoughtfully. "That is true." She took a deep, focusing breath, closing her eyes for a moment. When she reopened them, a notable change had occurred: the white flames that now danced at the center of her eyes, a visible sign of her burgeoning power.
Rosa, witnessing the transformation, couldn't hide her astonishment. "Wow, looks like that fight did a lot for your energy levels!"
Confused by Rosa's reaction, Jade inquired about what she meant. Rosa explained, noting the significant increase in Jade's energy levels—from 500 to a staggering 700. Despite trying to downplay her achievement, Rosa couldn't fully conceal her pride.
Jade, with a touch of humility, compared their progress to Master Gojaro's, whose energy levels soared at 30,000. "Haha, but we can keep getting stronger slowly," she added, highlighting the journey ahead with a sense of optimism and camaraderie.
Rosa, curious, turned the question back to Jade, asking about her own energy levels. Jade glanced upwards, as if visualizing a numerical representation of her power, and noticed a blue bar indicating 50/50. "Oh wow, I went from 10 to 50 practically.
Though I really need to figure out how this whole system works—like what's the factor in how much energy we lose and what's the chemical factor allowing me to see these things with my own eyes."
For the next ten minutes, the air was filled with the sound of their intense spar. Jade and Rosa moved with a fluidity and grace that belied the ferocity of their exchange. Strikes were met with counters, and each attempt to gain the upper hand was skillfully parried or dodged.
They were a whirlwind of motion, each movement a testament to their skill and the bond that allowed them to push each other without reservation.
The spar reached its climax when Rosa managed to execute a perfect hip toss, sending Jade to the ground with a huff. "That's my win," Rosa declared, a note of triumph in her voice. However, Jade was far from defeated. In a swift motion, she executed a leg sweep, creating enough distance between them to neutralize Rosa's advantage.
"Let's call it a draw for now," Jade agreed, watching as Rosa collapsed onto the floor, stretching out in an attempt to relax her muscles after their intense sparring session. The air was thick with the scent of exertion, and a sense of accomplishment lingered between them.
"So, where am I at energy-wise now?" Rosa asked, curiosity coloring her tone as she sought to understand the impact of their physical exertion on her energy levels.
Jade, having the unique ability to gauge such metrics, provided the update. "You dropped to 350 now, and it appears I'm at like 45." She pondered aloud, reflecting on the physical sensations accompanying their training. "Even though my muscles are spent and drained, it looks like it has little effect on our actual energy pool."
Rosa, ever the critical thinker, seized on Jade's observation. "But you just stated it went down, so clearly it has to be linked, right?" Her question hinted at the complex interplay between their physical states and their energy levels—a relationship they were only beginning to understand.
Jade considered Rosa's point, her mind racing through the possibilities.
"Well, that is a possibility, but gauging on the level of tiredness, I'd say we were unknowingly using our energy, or it was leaking out during our sparring, which then resulted in minor draining but nothing major like I saw during the fight against that creature." Her analysis suggested a nuanced understanding of their energy dynamics, hinting at underlying principles they had yet to fully grasp.