Mana Expenditure

"Ninety-eight! Ninety-nine!" He huffed out, "One-hundred--!"

Each time he extended his fist, a wave of sweat cascading onto the ground below.

"Good job, kid--you're a quick learner! I like that."

Brahmi gave him a thumbs-up, giving him a spiritual boost while he was much in need of a physical one. He sat himself down, catching his lost breath as his body coated itself in a layer of sweat. The beaming sunlight did him no favors as he pushed himself physically.

"After you're done with your little break there--it's time for phase two of your training!"

"Phase two…?"

Ren asked, wiping the sweat from his forehead. Somehow, he assumed he was already done with his training for the day pertaining to Brahmi. The boisterous woman slammed her two fists together, knuckle clashing against knuckle--making him wince.

"One-hundred more jabs, but this time, you'll be maintaining your reinforcement magic the entire time! If you let it go a single time, you have to start over!"