Yet, Gladius's words had stirred something in the Arcanum Mages. A burning curiosity that overrode their fear, if only for a moment. He had spoken of absorbing the crystal jewels as if it were a simple task, a mere trifle. But from their understanding, resource absorption was an incredibly delicate process.
Zephyr, his face a mask of carefully controlled curiosity, couldn't help but ponder aloud, "Absorbing such potent crystals... it's no small feat. The control required is immense."
Aria nodded in agreement, her voice barely above a whisper. "Indeed. One misstep could lead to imperfect foundations in the Innate Spirit. It's a risk few would take lightly."
The unspoken question hung in the air: Was such a complex problem truly so effortless for these two?
