Ron gazed at the parchment spread out on the workbench, its complex rune arrangement and intricate ceremonial procedure stirring his emotions.
"Soul Seal..."
This was a ritual recorded in the ancient texts he purchased from Thompson, specifically used to strengthen the bond between the user and Soul Steel.
The ritual patterns seemed simple but actually contained countless subtle balance points.
Every rune's position, angle, and stroke order were precisely calculated to form a perfect energy recycling system.
"Such a delicate structure..."
Ron studied every detail with an almost obsessive focus, letting time slip away unnoticed.
He suddenly realized that with the long-term accumulation of knowledge in various fields, his comprehension seemed to have undergone a qualitative change.
