New reality (Part 9 - Shocking news)

"How can I, as weak as I am... How?"

GAIA smiled, turning into the grandmotherly figure they lifted up Eldrian's face to look them in the eyes. "Strength, weakness. How will you define them? Is it years of training, talent, or luck? Is it all of these, or is it perseverance, is it your will and drive? Or is it just based on your genetic coin flip?"

The questions shockingly helped Eldrian put things into perspective. 'Indeed, what defines strength? Why have I always been so fixated on Tiers? I mean; I know why, but... Why?'

...

After nearly half an hour, Eldrian finally managed to put this to the back of his mind. Having thought auras were the most of his problems, he now didn't even want to think of the one beyond even them. 

"Okay, let's start my resurrection." Eldrian nodded, wanting to move past his worries and rather get to work.