I experienced several things as a result of that occurrence, but none was as overwhelming as the ringing in my ears.
The ringing sound; which could only be compared to hearing the sound of a thousand swords clashing at point-blank, continued with incessant intensity, making me wish I were deaf in the mere seconds that it played out.
I tried to push myself to my feet, but my world spun. What was even happening? I had suffered no injury from the event, so why was its effect that strong?
Well, it didn't take me a long time to understand why.
Eiko's Solarin had still been inside me when that burst of power occurred. As a result, my very pathways had suffered, and soon paralyzing pain seeped into my consciousness, and I voiced a guttural cry, originating from the depths of my very being.
My roar of agony shattered the serenity of the night and instead generated an atmosphere of urgency and severity.
