Chapter 213: Learning the Affinity Rune
"Impressive," Eldric remarked softly, clearly satisfied. "You’ve already reached decent mastery. Usually, even prodigious talents need several dozen attempts. You’re certainly living up to your reputation."
Orion exhaled gently, a quiet sense of fulfillment warming his chest. He glanced up at Eldric, feeling quite confident. "Grandpa, I’d like to form my Thunder Affinity Rune immediately. Rest can wait until afterward."
Eldric hesitated slightly, concern briefly flashing across his expression before ultimately nodding with understanding. "If you feel confident and ready, lad, then proceed. But listen carefully, don’t try to force the lightning. Remember, control and balance are paramount."
"I understand," Orion responded calmly.
Eldric stood back, granting Orion space to fully concentrate. Orion calmly walked to the meditation mat positioned conveniently within Eldric’s study, settling comfortably into a cross-legged posture.
He closed his eyes, focusing inward and swiftly entering his expansive Sea of Consciousness.
Inside the boundless azure realm of his consciousness, Orion immediately navigated toward the brightly glowing orbs representing his elemental affinities.
Carefully, he isolated the Thunder Affinity Orb—brilliantly vibrant, crackling energetically with potent arcs of lightning mana—and gently separated it from the rest, creating ample space for the delicate formation process.
Instinctively, he began crafting the Origin Glyph atop the orb. His mental touch guided mana smoothly, the foundational glyph manifesting effortlessly, deeply resonating with his innate comprehension of Thunder’s fundamental nature.
Once the Origin Glyph settled stably, Orion methodically arranged the nine selected runes around the orb.
Thunder, Flow, and Stabilize glowed vibrantly at their positions, interwoven seamlessly alongside Amplify, Speed, Channel, Sharpen, Shock, and Reinforce, each rune beautifully balanced and clearly defined.