"Imbuing burns a very little amount of energy," Warden continued. "Tam and Dirk could last twice as long if they fixed their imbuing skill. Especially you, Tam, your control is abysmal. The sheer amount of energy you wasted is twice as much as you used."
The boy was dumbfounded and somewhat sceptical. Nobody would like to hear they were bad at something.
"The basic idea of imbuing is to cycle the energy throughout your body at an even rate," Warden said. "Yes, it becomes harder to do it under stress, or whilst doing anything else, but that is exactly what you're here to learn. Those cursed creatures wouldn't give up—"
"Instructor Warden," Elder Vess called before he could finish. "Perhaps you'd leave the rest of the lecture in your next class."
Warden turned to find the elder, June standing behind him, accompanied by a very awkward Gene.
