Book 12 - The Holy Trinity
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Vlad's eyes twitched before finally opening.
A flash of confusion appeared in them as he struggled to remember when he had fallen unconscious. For a brief moment, his mind felt distant and heavy. Then, without warning, a surge of pain tore through his body and soul.
The agony was deep and overwhelming, spreading through every fiber of his existence. That was the price for unleashing such an overwhelming amount of power when his body was on the brink of falling to pieces.
Yet, as uncomfortable as it was, the pain helped him focus.
Memories came rushing back.
During his enlightenment, his body had been moving on instinct alone. The True Depravita of Wrath had deliberately surrendered conscious control, allowing his subconscious and battle instincts to guide him. By abandoning hesitation and thought, he had allowed the enlightenment to flow with far greater intensity.
