Garion stepped closer, arms folded, eyes sharp.
"Raviel. You ready?"
Raviel exhaled hard, fists clenched, sweat already forming on his brow. "Yeah… I'm ready."
Garion nodded once. "Good. Don't hesitate."
He placed his hand over Raviel's lower abdomen. A faint glow sparked beneath Garion's palm.
"Alright. I'm crushing it now."
Raviel's eyes widened. "Wait..."
CRACK!
A violent surge of mana burst inside Raviel's core.
His whole body jerked, veins bulging, breath choking as sharp pain stabbed through him.
"A-AGH!"
Raviel stumbled to one knee.
Garion instantly barked, voice firm and loud:
"FOCUS!"
Raviel gritted his teeth so hard they almost cracked.
Garion continued, "Use that mana! Don't let it scatter! Guide it!"
Raviel trembled, hands shaking uncontrollably.
"I-I'm trying!"
Garion stepped closer, his tone calmer but still strict.
