"The ruins were a major part of it. They were cultivation ruins that had everything one needed to grow at a rapid pace," Ryuk explained, as the Half-Fallen One hummed.
"Although they do come with significant risk, like loss of time due to dimensional dilation, and some pretty tough situations too."
"But pulling through is greatly rewarding, won't you say?" Old Jack said, and he nodded.
"That's very true," he said.
The Half-Fallen One nodded in understanding, but she was only half-convinced.
The ruins were a major factor, sure, but she doubted even those born in that ruin could grow as fast as he did.
"And I have beast companions too, who essentially share their powers with me," he added, and Morgaine's eyes flashed.
"That reminds me—how is Isha and Void?" she asked, resulting in an eyeroll from Ryuk.
'She only just remembered them now,' he thought.
"Isha and Void?" Lynia asked, and he nodded.
"Yes."
"They are my beast companions."