In the aftermath of the recent chaos, Kardama and Kenny stumbled upon a breathtaking lake deep within the forest.
Fed by waters from snowy peaks, the lake sparkled in the morning sun, a dazzling spectacle of nature's artistry.
As the sunlight painted golden strokes on the water's surface, Kenny, feeling the chill in the air, decided to freshen up by the lake. The beauty of the scene was almost unreal, with the cold breeze enhancing the magical aura.
Kardama checked his soul essence count: a total of 61. He had collected a considerable amount—or just enough. Until now, he had been accumulating as much soul essence as possible. The main drawback was that he couldn't take it unless someone willingly offered it.
To overcome this, he adopted an intimidating demeanour, demanding, "Give me everything you have." If the target agreed, he could collect the essence. His goal was simple: make them think, "Please just take whatever you want and don't hurt me."
