Chapter 48: Energy

Chapter 48: Energy

Miles had great reflexes. But when his hand got empty all of a sudden, while he was holding the orb over his face, while twirling with great force, he couldnt help but freeze. The red orb abruptly liquified, splashing on his face.

His face, especially his eyes, had been covered in red fluid. He then felt a burning sensation all over his face. His skin went red with the liquid unwiped.

With the burning sensation on the skin came a scorching pain in his eyes. However, it did not stop there, no. He felt the pain even deepening inwards to his optic nerves connecting to the brain. In a matter of seconds, his head was on fire. Geett the latest novels at novelhall.com

He couldnt even open his eyes due to the scorching pain he felt. But thankfully, he was used to pain. And with the help of using two Strengthening Serum before, he could still think.

Miles quickly ran to the bathroom to wash his face with running tap water. However, as he washed, he didnt feel the red liquid was getting any less.

Coin, describe what you see! Miles said, withstanding the pain he was feeling all over his head.

The red liquid gathers at your eyes. It is as if the liquified orb is moving on its own." Coin said as it had witnessed what had happened.

He then continued his observation, "Even though your eyes are closed, I can see them somehow." Coin thoroughly analyzed, "Miles...your eyes... Your eyes are changing! Like the shining eyes of that vampire!"

"What!"

"Miles, your eyes have changed!" Coin exclaimed.

Shock dawned upon Miles. He was afraid to lose his eyes. He was struggling as he was because his condition disallowed him to awaken his powers. If he were to lose his sight, he couldnt go back to hunting ever again. Washing his face was for naught. It cooled his pain a little, but the liquid wasnt getting off his face.

Giving up on the thought, Miles blindly returned to bed with a wet appearance. He couldnt do anything about it and could only wait. He thought of going to the doctor in the stronghold but also gave up on the thought.

Miles wasnt an apple knocker. He knew that doctors in the stronghold were only good for patching wounds at best. Most of them didnt have superpowers required in the infirmary. Those who do have these kinds of superpowers only worked for famous strongholds and were best at healing.

Healing type superpowers were much sought after by the military, criminal organizations, functions, and great families because of their rareness. Everyone would like to have someone who can heal their injuries in battles. Thus, all of the aforementioned organizations would recruit healers with great incentives.

There were even many cases where children with healing powers got abducted. After countless such cases, the military started a new program where they recruited children with healing powers and trained them until they arrived at age. Then, the military would offer them jobs, and they would be free to take the offer or go to any other organization. That way, at least they would prevent children from getting abducted and forced to work for criminal organizations. It was not foolproof, but it was better than how it was before.

On the other hand, the doctors in strongholds were regular people trained in the military. At best, they would have support type superpowers that can help them with healing.

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Are humans incapable of breaking their shackles? Or is it because some conditions haven't been met yet?

From time to time, we hear news about cases of crises humans overcoming their limits and lifting things like helicopters, trucks, or heavy concrete to save people.

There are many theories to explain those events, but are they the facts, or could it be that we havent found the real reason yet?

The theories vary from using a higher percentage of the brain to removing the limits in muscles protecting us. The theories, of course, are not without any reason, but all of them have something that they lack. They are abstract.

We have no way to measure limits on muscles or brain capacity. That is why, we cannot prove or disprove them, which is why they are still theories waiting to be proven.

But what if the reason is something else entirely?

This may sound like a fantasy or thoughts of a daydreamer, but can it be that the energy we cannot control is the key to a sudden spike in strength?

There are many stories about people using strange energy to do what they do. Such as, jumping much more than a human normally can, lifting heavy things a human shouldnt be capable of, or predicting an accident.

Two decades ago, no one would believe humans would one day awaken superpowers. But now, almost every person walking on the globe has one. So, what if we have this weird energy in our body, but simply are not able to use it?

Wow, Mother wrote this?! Miles remarked after Coin read the article. He then asked When was this written?

The date is the 3rd year of the monster invasion. Coin said.

Mother might know something. It has been more than a few decades since then, and they might have discovered something. Miles said as he thought about what Coin read to him.

Lets leave the stronghold and give them a call. Coin said and added, Also, the red substance is no more. Can you open your eyes? Can you see?

In that moment and with great effort, Miles tried to open his eyes.

Oh, I can see now.