Still, he could feel the intense condensation of energy and the remnants of the explosion of energy that hung thickly in the air. Instinctively, he lowered himself into a cross-legged position and began to meditate, drawing the excess spiritual energy into his body to strengthen himself.
When Duke opened his eyes, he met Kisha's gaze, and she greeted him with a wide, unguarded smile, her joy radiating from the successful formation of her third mana circle.
She had wanted to leap into his arms in celebration, but when she saw him still meditating, drawing in the excess energy her body had expelled during the process, she stayed silent. She knew this was beneficial for him, too; absorbing that energy would temper his body, strengthening his aura.
So she waited patiently. Duke thought that his meditation lasted only about half an hour, but in reality, while he lost himself in the process of absorbing the energy like a sponge, Kisha had been waiting for him for three hours straight.
