Chapter 4

Yama stared in amazement at the strange pattern that had appeared on Frosty's palm. "What is that?" she asked, her eyes wide with wonder.

Frosty looked down at his hand, studying the intricate design that seemed to pulse with a life of its own. "I have no idea," he admitted, "but it feels... powerful."

Yama nodded, her expression serious. "Whatever it is, it must be important. I have never seen anything like it before."

As they continued their battle against the Kurogane army, Frosty couldn't shake the feeling that something had changed within him. With each strike of his sword and every blast of his tatsu, he felt a new surge of energy coursing through his veins.

It wasn't until the battle was over that he fully understood the true power of the mark on his palm. As he collapsed to the ground, his body spent from the fight, he felt a strange presence enter his mind.

Part 2

As Frosty lay unconscious, he felt himself being lifted up by a gentle force. Slowly opening his eyes, he saw that he was in a strange place, surrounded by an otherworldly energy. In front of him stood a towering figure, its features obscured by a glowing light.

"Frosty, my child," the figure spoke in a voice that seemed to reverberate throughout the entire space. "You have been blessed with the Crimson Mark, a power that few have ever possessed. With it, you shall become the strongest warrior in all of Eldoria."

Frosty tried to speak, but found that his voice was caught in his throat. He could only stare in wonder at the being before him.

"The Crimson Mark has four forms," the figure continued. "The first is the dormant state, which grants you access to 5% of my power. It is always active, but you will only be able to use it when your body can handle it."

Frosty felt a strange sensation on his palm, and looked down to see the Crimson Mark glowing faintly.

"The second form is the active state, which will allow you to use up to 10% of my power. To activate it, you must focus your energy and will it to awaken. This will cause the Mark to spread up your arm, giving you increased strength and speed."

As the figure spoke, Frosty felt a surge of energy course through his body. He could feel the Mark spreading up his arm, a pattern forming on his skin as it went.

"The third form is Overdrive, which will allow you to use up to 100% of my power. But be warned, Frosty, this comes at a great cost. While in Overdrive, you will be consumed by my energy and will lose all sense of self."

Frosty shuddered at the thought, but was also excited at the prospect of wielding such power.

"And finally, there is the Omni Form," the figure said. "This is the ultimate state, where you will be able to use 100% of the power of all the Old Gods. In this form, you will be able to control your body and retain your sense of self."

Frosty felt a sense of awe wash over him. The thought of wielding such power was both thrilling and terrifying.

"But be warned, Frosty," the figure said, its voice growing serious. "With great power comes great responsibility. You must use your power wisely, or risk becoming a danger to yourself and others."

Frosty nodded, knowing that he had been given a great gift, but also a great burden. He was determined to master the Crimson Mark, and use it to protect the people of Eldoria.