"Take a deep breath, relax, and let the shock therapy take its course." "AAAAHHHH!!" Inside a cylindrical container with green liquids, Skyler remained floating and screaming as an electric current passed through the tube. Having tapped into her Eneraflux a few moments ago, the young woman’s body was going through a painful process of withdrawal. Her own human body, with her Gifted abilities, battled with the Eneraflux factor in her body. The case became so severe that her internal organs were slowly getting ripped apart to shreds due to the conflicting strengths battling within her. To counter this, the Granians decided to subdue her with a series of shock therapy, a method they thought was reasonable and less lethal for Skyler’s improvement. After about ten long minutes of repeatedly shocking Skyler, the Granians finally put her to rest, leaving her body floating inside the container. "Her vital organs are returning to normal," One Horn spoke out loud, notifying Lord Grania concerning the young woman’s progress. "The shock therapy has worked successfully for her. She will need some time to relax a little and feed." "Nonsense," Lord Grania bellowed arrogantly, slapping One Horn on his back while moving over to the container’s control panel. "We shall have her continue with her training after she has eaten. I shall release her and allow her to ingest the food she needs. After that, we shall resume with her training." {{Lord Grania, the Humans have completed the Second Phase and are moving on to the Third Phase. Awaiting your final orders.}} "Looks like our other human projects have completed their training as well." Grania smiled, feeling a small sense of pleasure due to the progress his ’methods’ were making. "Please, waste no more time, One Horn. Release Skyler and feed her at once." Reluctantly following orders, One Horn drained the container’s fluids and let Skyler out. The woman, exhausted and angry, walked past the two Granians and sat under a rock by the base of the mountain. Eventually, she slowly crouched onto the ground and drifted off into a deep sleep. "Her human body cannot keep up with the effects of the green liquids," One Horn urged. "She needs proper rest and food, real food. Not raw uncooked food." "Are Human bodies that weak?" "Yes, my Lord," One Horn answered. "However, Skyler’s is much stronger compared to the average human. She still needs to sleep properly and eat well. Just like how the Granian young must eat and rest properly before beginning combat training." "You seem to have an interest in these humans," Lord Grim questioned. "Why is it so?" "They are an intelligent species with great potential. I believe with enough time, they could eventually gain the same level of wisdom that we possess although most of us will not be alive by then." "Well since you know so much," Lord Grania ended, turning his back on One Horn while preparing to return to his castle, "I am leaving you in charge of Skyler. Take care of her dietary needs and well-being. When she has rested, come fetch me and we shall resume, understood?" With that out of the way, Lord Grania returned to the Granian Castle, leaving One Horn and Skyler in the desert. One Horn ordered an extra tent to be set up, specifically designed for Skyler. Once it was, he had her placed on the soft mattress to rest her weary body while Granian chefs attempted cooking Earth foods. "I prefer the other humans," one of the chefs complained. "All we have to do is give them blood and they’ll be fine. This one’s too much high maintenance." ---------------------------- "YOU WANT US TO WHAT?" Shouting at the top of her lungs, Anya and Grim argued back and forth on the conditions set for the Mutant’s Third Phase of training. For almost three hours, the Mutants and Granians had been arguing over and over again, clearly angry at the conditions Lord Grim had set for them in this phase. Dıscover more novels at 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚑𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥 The Granian, once again, wanted them to use their Blood Mutant blockers but instead of blocking their Mutant forms, he wanted their overall blood abilities to be hindered. This meant that the humans were going to be forced to forage for real food, use handmade weapons, and survive on their human strength. The task seemed outrageous and difficult, especially given the fact that the humans had no idea what was inside the forest. Just from the sounds alone, they were able to learn that dangerous, bloodthirsty beasts waited for them in hopes of acquiring rare meals. "What happens if you’re put in a state where the Ethisians have blockers as well?" Grim questioned, raising his hands over his head while he and Anya went back and forth. "You four will become completely useless. That is why I wish for you to go through this stage without your powers." "Listen, lizard boy," Anya insulted. "If we go in there without any form of self-defense or protection, we will DIE. Do you get it? DIE. Neither of us knows what kind of beasts are in there. You can’t ask us to do such a thing. It’s complete and total insanity for you even to entertain that thought." "I agree with her," Ace added. "I have been able to increase my blood skills, and I don’t plan on stopping. If you make us go through with this, not only will our progress dwindle, but there’s the small possibility we could end up dead. Now, I’m sure the last thing you want is to answer to Lord Grania for our deaths, right? "I’ve observed how you Granians fear him, even though he seems too playful for his strengths. Imagine what he will do to you if we die? Think of it this way, Grim. Would it not be better for us to become stronger in our skills so that we fight the Ethisians with ease, or have us dead instead?" Grim raised his hands in surrender while nodding his head, having had enough of the Mutants and their arguing. He decided to let them keep their powers, not just because they pleaded but because he did not wish to see what would happen between him and the Granian Emperor. "Fine, you may as well have your way." He finally gave up, not wanting to start another fight. "You can do as you wish on one condition. I want the three of you to come out on the level Ace is in. Remember, these exercises are not just to make you stronger but to also prepare you for the countless wars you will lead against the Ethisians." After speaking his part, Grim and Helda left the forest and allowed the Blood Mutants to begin The Third Phase of their training. [Quest: Exercise your Blood Mutant form’s strength. Using the same creativity as before, push yourself to new limits.] ’It better be a blood point.’ Ace sneered and prepared to start the Third Phase.