After sensing the immense power radiating from the Night Crow Dimensional key with the slightest brush of his fingers, August's eyes flickered with a golden radiance. He could feel the depth of its magic, the intricate layers that held traces of Purple Crow's spiritual imprint. As he focused, the various sections of the key revealed themselves to him, each marked with remnants of its previous owner's energy.
He knew that refining such a powerful magic treasure would ordinarily be an arduous task, especially for someone in his position as an apprentice. With his current mana levels, it would be incredibly difficult to accomplish in a short period. But he was no longer the same August he had been just moments ago; the merging of his soul with Rhea had transformed him entirely.
"Rhea, kindly refine," he commanded, the words flowing from him with newfound authority.
"Leave it to me, don't worry," she replied confidently, her voice a soothing balm against the rising tension.
