As Austin meditated, his brow furrowed in concentration, the artifacts in the room began to emit a soft glow.
The magic circle pulsed with energy, feeding into Austin's body and slowly restoring his lost power.
His thoughts drifted to Valerian, the hybrid who had escaped his grasp and now posed a threat to his plans.
"That annoying demonic spirit," he muttered, his voice laced with venom."Using my daughter's body yet not be obedient enough hand him over".
Austin's eyes snapped open, a fierce determination burning in their depths.
"But soon," he whispered, a cruel smile twisting his lips.
"Soon, I will have the blood of that hybrid as well. And with it, I will regain my full strength and crush all who oppose me."
He rose from his meditation position, the glow from the artifacts casting eerie shadows across his face.
Austin stepped out of the magic circle, his movements graceful and powerful despite his status as a crippled Mage.
