The golden fruit exploded in Daniel's mouth with a taste that was like sunshine mixed with wild honey and a jolt of pure energy.
"Boom!"
A wave of power surged through him, making his muscles hum and his vision sharpen.
He felt stronger, faster, his S-Grade Solar Flare Fist Art tingling in his knuckles like a contained star.
Daniel heard a distant roar, the crash of trees, and then the unmistakable sound of Ayra's battle cry, a furious "BOOM!" that even resonated up the cliff.
Lia's softer voice, casting a spell, followed. They were already fighting.
"Right, can't leave them to have all the fun," Daniel decided.
He took one last look at the ancient, now bare tree, then launched himself off the ledge.
He didn't just climb down; he practically fell, using his A-Grade Phantom Edge Striking Wraps to catch handholds, slowing his descent in controlled bursts.
The wind shrieked past him as he dropped, each impact with the cliff face absorbed by his incredible agility.
