In fact, she had stressed that it was a dangerous energy that even she was unable to utilise and that it wasn't something that should have been present in this world. Moreover, Irene had warned Simon against interacting with it, stating that it wasn't an energy that shouldn't be trifled with, much less someone of his level should come in contact with.
However, unlike others who usually recoil or experience adverse effects upon coming into contact with the curse energy, Simon had always felt a connection with it. Instead of the expected abhorrence, Simon felt an almost natural resonance with the energy, as if it recognized him as a kindred force.
For him, the curse energy felt docile, almost obedient, as if it had undergone some form of unspoken training under his guidance. It was as if the energy was tamed by his very presence, a power that acknowledged his mastery and willingly obeyed his commands.
