"In the name of truth, light, and hope…" Jonathan sat in silence deep within a forest as he prayed for the souls of all the hunters who had died so far fighting alongside him.
All of them would always remain in Jonathan's mind, in his prayers, and they were the strength he needed to keep going on every mission that awaited him.
That way of thinking made Jonathan feel like he needed to go further.
And now, with his new abilities gained throughout his recent missions, he believed he was ready to keep moving forward.
"Show me my stats…" Jonathan murmured while controlling a few rocks with his telekinesis.
"[...
Name: Jonathan Belmont
[Occupation]: Exorcist, Hunter, and Paranormal Agent.
[Overall Strength]: 492
[Spirit]: 1669
[Talent]: Night Vision.
[Effect]: You can see more clearly at night and vaguely perceive cursed spirits that are near you.
[Talent]: Precognition.
[Effect]: You can see small glimpses of what is to come, such as a sudden attack.
[Talent]: Blessing.
[Effect]: You can bless both material and incorporeal things. Using this talent, you can turn anything into a weapon to fight evil.
[Talent]: Prayer Reading.
[Effect]: Any kind of prayer, with spiritual strength and faith, can be used as a weapon to purify the souls of humans infected by evil. It can also be used to harm supernatural beings.
[Passive Ability]: Mastery of All Forms of Combat.
[Effect]: The bearer possesses innate and progressive mastery in all types of combat, physical or spiritual. He can use any weapon, adapt to any fighting style, and execute complex tactics without prior training. His body, mind, and spirit act in perfect synchronization, enhancing both offensive and defensive efficiency with each confrontation.
[Ability]: Basic Mastery of Holy Magic.
[Effect]: You can easily use visual spells that enhance your hunter abilities.
[Limitation]: Excessive use of magic can lead to heavy costs.
[Supernatural Ability]: Advanced Telekinetic Mastery.
[Effect]: Allows manipulation of objects, bodies, and physical forces through concentrated spiritual energy. This ability ranges from surgical precision to destructive area force.
[Limitation]: Each use consumes a large amount of spiritual energy proportional to the mass and distance of the target. Under extreme emotional stress, precision decreases and mental exhaustion multiplies. Requires absolute concentration; interruptions may cause loss of control.
[Supernatural Ability]: Advanced Manipulation of Wesen Hunter Instinct.
[Effect]: The ability to see the true face of the Wesen when they lose control.
[Limitation]: It reveals to the Wesen that you are a potential Hunter, thanks to your eyes that, for them, turn void—black as the abyss—a unique characteristic only they can see.
[Passive Ability]: High-Level Autonomous Regeneration.
[Effect]: A mutated ability for accelerated bodily recovery. Inspired by patterns observed in Witch-type subjects. Allows the healing of fractures, mortal wounds, and internal damage within minutes.
[Limitation]: Each regenerative cycle drains both spiritual and physical energy. Consecutive regenerations temporarily reduce efficiency and may induce severe fatigue, spiritual fever, or loss of consciousness if overused.
[Item]: Consecrated Spiritual Force Sword.
[Effect]: This sword has no permanent physical form. Its blade manifests as a radiant edge of pure light only when the bearer channels spiritual energy through the sacred hilt, forged with celestial silver and ancient runes. The sword responds to the user's soul, shining brighter according to the purity of his purpose. While in use, it enhances the bearer's abilities.
[Item]: Sacred Gauntlets.
[Effect]: A pair of consecrated gloves inscribed with Latin and Enochian markings and protective seals engraved on purified infernal leather. When worn by someone with high spiritual strength, these gauntlets allow exorcism of demonic entities through direct physical contact.
Each strike channels spiritual energy capable of weakening, sealing, or even expelling malevolent presences. They also enhance any talent related to blessings and prayers, amplifying their range and effectiveness.
…]"
"No doubt I'm strong, but I'm a little mentally exhausted." Jonathan had not mastered the Upside-Down World.
But he couldn't stay in this place much longer.
"It's all settled. The activity hasn't gone beyond a control monitoring." Father Doug had taken care of managing the government's supervision of the kids Jonathan had protected.
Now that the Order had taken charge of the investigation, the government stopped interfering as long as monthly reports were sent.
Jonathan was fine with this, but he knew they wouldn't overlook something as important as the Upside-Down World. That's why, to minimize suspicion, he decided it was time to leave.
"Send the kids to Nevermore. The headmistress there will know what to do with them," Jonathan said as he walked toward a cabin where Wednesday was reading a book.
"Are you done?" Wednesday asked without looking at Jonathan, continuing to read.
"Yes, we're leaving tonight."
"It was about time. I was rotting in this uninspiring place, not fit for my next great work," Wednesday said, closing her book.
Father Doug looked at Wednesday and whispered to Jonathan, "Boss, is it true that girl talks to the dead?"
"A lot, but not in the way you think."