Sophie led Ryan to a special training area for beginners.
"At Levels 1 and 2, every movement must be precise and controlled," she explained while demonstrating a defensive block."Even small mistakes can cause imbalance—or serious injury once your power grows."
Ryan mimicked her movements. At first, it was awkward. But after several repetitions, his body began to move more smoothly. Heat spread through his muscles—a sign that the training was working.
"Not bad for a first timer," Sophie said."Now let's talk about LEVEL 3 — ENERGY CONTROLLER."
Ryan straightened immediately.
"Level 3 is the turning point for every warrior," Sophie continued."This is where you learn to control natural energy with precision."
She explained each phase carefully:
Stages 1–3: Coating the body with energy for defense."At Stage 3, pistols and light rifles are no longer a threat to protected areas."
Stages 4–6: Coating weapons with energy to amplify attack power."Even simple weapons like wood or knives can become deadly."
Stages 7–9: Concentrating energy on specific body parts."Feet for running on walls. Hands for shattering stone with a single strike."
She also mentioned special techniques passed down through families.
"Your family comes from the Majapahit era, right? Techniques like that are usually inherited and never taught to outsiders."
"And don't forget formations," Sophie added."Energy formations can protect areas, gather natural energy, or trap enemies."
Ryan listened in awe.