The outline of her first Mana Ring began to take shape.
And through it all, Sophie remained perfectly calm as she guided it into existence. Whatever came next, she stepped into it without hesitation.
The first Mana Ring stabilized fully, its structure clean and flawless, rotating gently at the center of her being. Sophie did not pause. Her breathing remained steady, her mind clear, as she guided the flow onward. The second ring followed soon after, mana gathered, compressed, and solidified with smooth precision. There was resistance, as there always was, but it was light, almost negligible. She absorbed, refined, and condensed without disruption, her breathing technique anchoring her thoughts into a single, unwavering line.
