The Dreamer's POV Chapter 78: Dark Foreboding

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'Using would have been the best way to resolve all of this, yet it never crossed my mind.'

I could have been more prepared for the ambush against . I could have gotten more intel from the enemies. I probably wouldn't have suffered any injuries.

And despite all those benefits, why was I only considering them in retrospect?

Why?

I was panicking, sure, but allowed to be capable of rational thoughts even then. So why didn't I think of the single best alternative to wrapping up the problem?

'Could it be...?'

It was at this point that I realized what had happened to . It was a subtle change that had been growing ever since my encounter with Lucy Fer, one I hadn't really considered until now.

'I... ever since I decided to grow stronger... I haven't used even once.'

And that was due to one single reason.

'I don't want to die.'

My desire to live must have overridden any consideration for the benefits of using in the most ideal situation.

'I see. So by growing stronger, I've beco less likely to use .'

It wasn't particularly a loss, all things considered. I still had the Skill as a safeguard. Still... it was a bit regrettable being unable to fully take advantage of the whole situation properly.

~DING!~

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