Eugene’s days in Lehainjar began with meditation early in the morning. He had developed this habit not just from a young age but from his previous life as Hamel. The focus of the meditation was on controlling the flow of mana inside his body.2

Until last year, his meditation focused on increasing the number of Stars contained in the White Flame Formula. In his past life, he had meditated to allow the inspection of his severely damaged Core and to delay the inevitable collapse of his Core for as long as possible.6

Now, he peered into the cosmos.9

The rotation of the Stars that once constituted his White Flame Formula had vanished. The seven Stars, the Core itself, had disappeared. Usually, the loss of a Core would mean an end to handling mana. Without a Core, one would be rendered a cripple for life.0

But Eugene couldn’t be judged by normal means. Even without the Stars, he could still feel mana. He was still capable of wielding it. In fact, he governed it much more powerfully and more freely than before.7

The cosmos.1

Eugene's very being now encompassed a literal universe. His existence cradled the cosmos.3

The number of Cores in his body had previously expanded with his progress in the White Flame Formula. However, the Stars had dissipated and were replaced by a universe that now shimmered with an infinite number of stars. Each tiny component of the universe was shaping the flow of mana and sparkled like celestial bodies.3

Eugene couldn't fathom the vastness of the universe contained within him. An individual's body was incomparably small compared to the vastness of an entire world, yet paradoxically, Eugene's body now held mana that far surpassed the capacity of a city, even a nation.1

The vessel of an existence.0

He began to grasp it bit by bit. Advancing in the White Flame Formula wasn't just about growing the vessel; it was about understanding the very nature of the White Flame Formula. Despite having the capability to freely wield mana, Eugene’s accomplishments in the White Flame Formula had progressed in stages because his understanding of the White Flame Formula had been lacking. It had nothing to do with increasing his capacity as a vessel.2

To be precise, he had not felt the need to necessarily...1