Silas felt the warm rush of mana flowing into him as Zephyra placed her hands on his shoulders. Her touch was gentle, but the power surging through her fingertips was unmistakable. He closed his eyes, focusing on the steady stream of energy replenishing his reserves.
With renewed vigor, Silas turned his attention to the array of rare ingredients spread before him. Dragon scales glimmered like polished gems, while phoenix feathers shimmered with an inner fire. He picked up a scale, its surface cool and smooth against his Leviathan skin.
Activating his Essence Replicate ability, Silas concentrated on the scale. In a matter of seconds, an identical copy materialized in his other hand. He set both aside and reached for a phoenix feather, its edges flickering with flames.
