Dimensional Descent

Heira's body and hair dripped with the thick, light blue liquid. Two women quickly stepped forward, helping her to dry off and slip a robe onto her shoulders. The liquid was a bit difficult to work with usually, but it was clear that they had long since been prepared for this.

Heira remained silent for a long while, but none of the three said a word to rush her. After all, she had just experienced her own death, it would take some time for anyone to become used to such a thing. The fact she wasn't having a visible mental breakdown was already enough of a testament to her fortitude.

It could be said that Heira's ability was quite unique and fell under the Soul Manipulation Ability Index. The existence of this ability was exactly why many referred to Soul Force as such, despite the fact it would usually be more accurately described as a Mental Force or pressure.

Despite Leonel's talent, he had never seen any sort of manifestation of his soul. He didn't see any miniature version of himself nor could he find a center of his consciousness. As far as he knew, there was no tangible form of the soul, or at the very least, there wasn't one for his.

Heira, though, was different. Those with her ability were capable of not only seeing this form, but also making use of it. As for the Ability Index itself, it too was split into five levels.

Seed. Root. Form. Manipulation. Immortality.

The first Seed levels refers to the most immature form of the soul. It is a step beyond what most would have and is usually available to only those with either this ability, are from a special race, or have a special Lineage Factor.

At the second level, this Seed takes Root. This represents a growth in the soul's strength and also an increase in its sturdiness and durability.

representation of the person, usually a smaller, more ethereal image of the body. However, this

exist completely independent of the body without penalty. One who has touched this

a lifespan as long as the planets and the stars. Even if the body decays and

true Immortality or not, but what is guaranteed is that you will far outlive those of your

stage, but otherwise, it seemed like a useless ability unless you

many abilities outside of taking control

are more intelligent than most, they are more perceptive and sensitive, their senses are otherworldly, and when paired with the right techniques, their soul, thanks to added durability compared to others, could display quite devastating prowess. Meeting someone with a Soul Manipulation ability, who also had the techniques to pair with them, was amongst

level, her soul couldn't exist indefinitely without a body like it would be able to at the fourth level, but it could still last several months to even years without one. This

her original body with its face modified just enough

prepare. After all,

the issues clones faced were all erased when it was paired with a Soul Manipulation ability. As long as her

this body to my

body has the strength of someone at the Peak of