Ascension: Demon Monarch System

113 Partially Understanding Demons
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'[It's pertinent to your growth that you understand the workings of these stigmata. Try extracting a small piece of essence from it and drawing it into your Infernal Nucleus but as you do so

try absorbing trace amounts of Natural Essence from this world as well.]'

'Apollo nodded

following Azridan's instructions. The symbols over his heart and left arm glowed with a dark crimson hue as his insides warmed. At the same time

he absorbed trace amounts of the ubiquitous Natural Essence. Although he did so sparingly

it couldn't be said to look that way.'

'Due to his ravenous meridians

the Natural Essence flow toward him in an ample stream. It was like a child running toward a parent with gifts in tow. Subsequently

while examining his internals

Apollo looked on with disbelief.'

'While his meridians thrummed with power despite the faint injuries

another sensation was coursing throughout his body.'

'"W-what is this?" Apollo marveled.'

'[That is

your power.]'