Chapter 182: Alchemist’s Eye
A soothing feeling massaged Percy’s mind as the totem’s gentle radiance seeped into his host’s head.
Over the next few minutes, he sensed something sprout, almost like a new window opening in his mind, waiting to be peered through. This would have probably felt bizarre if he hadn’t had access to something similar for most of his life already.
‘It’s actually happening! It’s like a brand-new Status taking shape in my head!’
Yet, his celebration was cut short when the totem’s glow died down halfway through, leaving the new Decree incomplete. Panicking, Percy tried to access it, but Ea’s Gift didn’t respond, making him fear something had gone wrong.
‘Percy, what’s going on? Why did it stop all of a sudden?’ Enki asked.
Percy didn’t say anything, not having an answer for his host. Opening his eyes, he carefully scanned the glowing pillar in front of them. It was a lot dimmer than before, its colour blinking erratically, almost as if it was unsure as to what it was supposed to do.
‘Is it because the mana was split between me and Enki?’
If Ea’s Decree affected one’s mind like he suspected, it was conceivable the totem would need twice as much mana to grant it to both of them. Had their efforts been doomed to fail from the start?
As if responding to his thoughts, the structure seemed to finally come to a decision. It flashed brightly once more, resuming its work. A new round of crimson soon emanated from it, bathing Enki again.