Chapter 56: Protagonist's Luck?
I picked up the resonance stylus, studying the Titan's Crest pattern carefully. It was simpler than the Fundamental Rune, but it had its own elegance – a series of interlocking triangles that formed a larger hexagonal shape.
"The key," Elder Molric explained, "is maintaining perfect symmetry while allowing for natural energy flow. Each line must be exactly the same length and depth."
I began tracing the pattern onto the first lily, trying to maintain steady pressure. The resonance ink flowed smoothly, but my first attempt was clearly too rigid.
"Don't force it," Azure advised. "Remember what we learned with the Fundamental Rune – let the energy guide your hand."
The second attempt was better, but the angles were slightly off. The third showed promise until I rushed the final triangle. By the fourth try, I was starting to get a feel for the rhythm of it.
"Your precision is improving," Elder Molric noted, examining my latest attempt. "But see how the energy pools here?" He pointed to a junction point. "That could cause instability during activation."
I nodded, making mental notes. The next attempt, I focused on maintaining consistent energy flow through each line. The result was much cleaner – each triangle perfectly balanced, the overall pattern harmonious.
After about an hour of practice, I held up what I felt was my best work yet. The Titan's Crest gleamed on the lily's surface, each line crisp and precise.
Elder Molric examined it carefully, turning the leaf to catch the light. "Good enough," he declared finally. "Time to make it permanent. Where would you like to place it?"