Training

"I need to 'focus' ,but I can't seem to figure out what that means."

Speaking in an uncharacteristicly long manner ,I layed my troubles out vaguely. He didn't seemed bothered by it. In fact ,he seemed quite surprised.

"Such a ,straightforward question. How does one focus ,hm. You would probably need to reach a few requirements."

I tilted my head questioningly.

"A comfortable environment. It's easiest to focus in a space you're acclimated to."

I don't know why ,but the dungeon entered my mind when he mentioned that. Something about the cavernous dungeon felt very familiar.

"You would also need to close your eyes and meditate. Try entering a calm state and continue from there."

Although just as vague as my question ,his answer seemed to bring a few insights on how to 'focus'.

Having already been to the dungeon today ,I went back to the church. It also felt somewhat comfortable ,though not like the dungeon.

I sat on the couch and closed my eyes. I 'looked' into the darkness and felt a voice whispering back.

'Concentrate. Focus.'

I felt a surge of power as I concentrated on the whispers and after a burst of white light and particles ,I felt energized and full of vitality.

I didn't take any actual damage in the dungeon ,but I was definitely exhausted after all the fighting.

But now I was completely rejuvenated. Back to my peak state. This is an incredible skill. I felt like I could focus at will if I practiced a bit more but it would still take five seconds of staying still to completely focus.

After learning how to focus ,I rested for an hour and then started training my nail arts. I felt like I could still master these arts more than I already have.

After training for four hours ,I felt a slight increase in my understanding of these arts. I took a small rest and began meditating.

After meditating for a brief moment ,I sorted through the insights given to me by the great nailsage.

Everytime I remember his nailmanship ,I feel like I'm enlightened once more on how to wield my nail.

His strikes are so fast and incredibly strong ,every swing is precise with a purpose.

Before I went to sleep ,Hestia updated my status for me. After putting my clothes back on ,I slept on the couch until tomorrow morning.

Waking up ,dark and early before the sun rose. I took care of my basic hygiene and then began training my nail arts for another hour.

After the sun started to rise from beyond the walls ,I ended my training there as Bell walked out of the church.

Taking a moment to rest ,Bell comes up to me and sparks up a conversation.

"Holo ,I think we need to hire a supporter."

He looked a little serious ,but I had no clue what a supporter was. I had only come into existence around less than a month ago.

"A supporter? What's that?"

I tilted my head in confusion as I responded to him.