[Bonus chapter] Growth (2)

Making a seat on the gritty ashen soil, I noticed the village chief's messenger daughter scanning her surroundings with inquisitive eyes before they landed upon me. Unfortunately for her, warrior Jean was resolute in his refusal to repeat any information he had previously disclosed until the entire group had awakened. Thankfully, although the wait was somewhat tedious, they all eventually roused from their slumber thirty minutes later.

Witnessing the confusion among the group, warrior Jean abandoned his snacks and launched into a detailed explanation, reiterating what he had previously revealed to me and expounding further on some key points, particularly the limitations unique to each warrior.