As the quiet study filled with the soft rustle of turning pages, Ethan lost track of time. In the glow of the dim light, the secrets of Krissela's life melded with his own hopes and fears. For the first time, he was truly beginning to comprehend the power of mana.
He closed the book slowly, letting the weight of Krissela's words settle in his mind. The gentle flicker of a nearby candle cast dancing shadows on the walls, and in that stillness, Ethan felt as if he were on the cusp of a profound discovery.
The realization struck him: mana was not just raw power—it was a living, breathing force that flowed through everything, connecting and sustaining the magic around him. He could tap into that force and do whatever he wanted.
There was unlimited power in his fingertips. The only catch was that he needed to know how to use it.
