"The principle behind crafting a curse is not difficult. The challenge lies in choosing the appropriate ritual materials and the correct formula."
Old Vasily addressed Annan, who had just finished setting up the ritual space, offering his close guidance beneath the altar: "Following a certain formula, ritual preparation involves adding 'base materials,' 'influences,' and 'curse materials' into the mix and performing the ritual.
"The base material itself cannot participate in the ritual, or it will be destroyed by it. The so-called 'curse recipe' determines which base material will not be consumed under the effects of certain curse materials and influences.
"If the base material is chosen correctly, you will obtain the cursed object after the ritual concludes."
Following old Vasily's recipe, Annan drew a heptagram on the ground in one stroke—Annan's power ensured his hand did not tremble easily, making the lines straight.
