For the rest of the night, Asher drilled Liam relentlessly in the art of Flame Concentration, pushing him far beyond his comfort zone. With each attempt, Asher offered sharp critiques and occasionally demonstrated the technique himself, giving Liam a clearer understanding.
Despite the focus on teaching, even Asher found himself refining his own skills as they went, their training naturally evolving into a series of impromptu spars.
Under Asher's guidance, Liam managed to channel his myst into his fists and feet, creating concentrated bursts of flames. While the power of his strikes wasn't nearly on par with Asher's, it was a promising start—enough to make Asher smirk with begrudging approval.
At one point, Asher paused to explain a critical distinction between Flame Concentration and Flame Compression.
