Beneath the shimmering surface of Azure Veil Lake, Gilgamel floated still as a drifting leaf, eyes half-closed, the cool pressure of the water pressing gently against his skin. Wisps of mana pulsed from his hands, merging with the surrounding currents as he worked through the layers of [Aqua Shell].
It turned out, that practicing this magic spell was anything but simple.
If it's just condensing water into a bubble, it would be child's play for him— he could do that without uttering an incantation.
But [Aqua Shell] demanded far more. It wasn't merely trapping air in a shimmering sphere — he needed to forge a barrier strong enough to shield against impact while weaving mana into the very air inside, reinforcing it with healing properties that mended wounds the moment they appeared.
Hours passed...
