Noa was sitting in the hut. The room was filled only with the blue lines gradually spreading across his body.
Noa examined his hand in astonishment. The rays trembled as if they were alive.
"…This," he whispered. "This is far better than I ever imagined…"
From within, X replied with curiosity, its voice echoing as though coming from beneath water:
"Yes… interesting. Very interesting.
Noa, try using it now. We finally have mana."
Noa clenched his fist.
"Alright…" he said, pulling himself together.
He imagined the mana flowing through his body. At first came a gentle warmth, then the mana began coursing through his veins.
Suddenly, an unbearable pain exploded inside him.
Noa gritted his teeth.
"W-what… is happening… AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!"
He started breathing heavily, each breath coming out choked and ragged. Cold drool dripped from his mouth. The more the mana circulated, the sharper the pain became; it felt as though his bones were creaking and splitting.
