Zach had a long-term solution to his problem. Now, he just had to decide whether he could use it as a short-term solution as well. He could activate Surge at a low level right now to stimulate his body.
It would be fine as long as he steered the world essence energy away from his scars. But if he did that, the red scars would be weaker than the rest of his body when they eventually recovered.
Zach was pretty sure that the instability and disharmony of his body would be worse than a fleeting period of weakness. He decided to bear with it for the time being and opened his eyes.
His familiars stood around him, guarding him and the ice wall. They noticed him waking up and lit up. They couldn't help but worry about Zach when he disappeared for days like that. His body was present, but his mind wasn't. It was almost like he was in a coma again.
