"If I wanted to summon mist, wouldn't Mystic Incantation be simpler?"
Shade asked again, and Luvia herself laughed:
"I don't know what use this secret resonance technique has either. Just remember this information. This is Fated Story, and the most common power related to destiny possessed by Ring Arcanists is actually our Destiny Rings.
Core Ling Runes reveal the path we are destined to take, while each individual Spirit Rune is a symbolic manifestation of destiny along the life path we have already walked. Remember this. When you meet me again, tell me whether it was useful to you."
"Actually, I want to try it right now."
As Shade spoke, he directly summoned his Destiny Ring. Just as steam mist appeared in the study, he also asked in his heart:
"If I want you to resonate with me, do I need to say something like, 'You are me'?"
"She" smiled gently, but gave no answer.
Thus, Luvia across the table saw a silver shadow appear behind Shade, followed immediately by—
"Hm? Is the house on fire?"
Galina, who had just come upstairs, saw an enormous amount of White Fog pouring from beneath the study door. Dorothy, emerging from the kitchen, hurried over to check as well. When the two opened the study door, the heat rushing at them nearly made them hold their breath. Yet deep within the dense steam mist, Shade and Luvia still sat motionless on opposite sides of the desk.
Purple eyes gleamed even through the mist:
"Shade, you were right. This really isn't much use. How do you feel now?"
"This steam mist doesn't obstruct my vision, but I can feel my Soul Power spreading along with it. All right, it's gone."
The Destiny Ring was still rotating, but the steam mist that served as an