The Side Effects of Extrasensory Perception

"You mustn't disperse the fire energy just to lessen the pain while weaving a ring. You must weave a complete ring without compromise."

Compromising at a reasonable halfway point like Julian would make weaving easier, but it would halve the power.

The only reason the four rings I had woven were complete was my will alone.

Lucia gave a silent, gentle nod.

I closed my eyes and focused every nerve on the sensation in my palm.

"……."

The sensation beneath my fingertips was far more delicate than I had expected.

With that small frame, she had to endure pain as scorching as hellfire.

How had she woven seven rings back then? My respect for Lucia took root anew.

I handed Lucia one of the red leaves I had prepared...