The sacred spring, its shimmering waters reflecting the sunlight filtering through the thick foliage of the cherry tree growing at its base, still seemed to tremble with echoes of the previous rituals. A gentle breeze made the leaves dance, carrying the scent of damp earth and crushed herbs.
"Thaleus Sendaris invented several Arcanas during his lifetime, with the help of Athlana and Ghost," Dezeil began, his deep voice capturing everyone's attention. "Soul Link is one of them, just like Ryukijutsu."
Eli furrowed his brows, perplexed. "What the hell is Ryukijutsu now?"
Areyos stroked the hilt of Blackveil, his new obsidian blade, and answered confidently, "The art of imbuing an element into a weapon to make it deal both physical and elemental damage." He brushed his fingertips against the blade, and a thin yellow aura enveloped it, crackling with intermittent bolts of lightning. "Like this, for example."
