[Focus] was good in its own way. It sharpened clarity, steadied thoughts, and kept my perception from scattering when everything turned chaotic.
But even with that, I knew Zivra's ability wasn't something simple.
Her pressure didn't just disorient; it tore straight through mental defenses like they were wet paper. I could almost still feel the memory of it crawling under my skin, gripping my thoughts as if it had fingers.
Whereas with [Unyielding Will], or more accurately the higher-ranked version I intended to push it toward, my entire mental core would harden in a way that made her pressure far less likely to crack me.
The skill didn't just steady the mind; it held it together when something tried to pry it apart.
It prevented my thoughts from collapsing into panic, resisted any attempt to dominate or hijack my consciousness, and created what felt like a "will anchor," a stubborn, immovable weight sitting deep in my mind that refused to shift no matter what pressed against it.
