No one knew how long it took before the flames and frost in the room finally dispersed reluctantly. Linley and Irina released each other, their eyes filled with delight as they looked at one another.
"It really works! The fusion of Ice and Fire—what marvelous magic!"
Irina said happily.
Linley nodded with a smile as well, but soon seemed to recall something. He said, "Right, I also learned another kind of contract magic from my teacher. It is called the Pact of Mindscape. Its method of formation is similar to a Blood Pact, but it requires the Heart Blood of both people making the pact."
"After forming a Pact of Mindscape, both parties will share Telepathic Connection. Even if they are thousands of miles apart, whenever one wishes to call the other, the other will be able to hear their thoughts! This contract magic known as the Pact of Mindscape can only be formed once in a lifetime. So, Irina, are you willing to form a Pact of Mindscape with me?"
Linley looked at Irina and asked softly.
Irina's eyes curved into crescents as she said, "You already know my answer."
Irina pressed her Wand against her heart. The next moment, a drop of bright red blood flew from her chest and hovered between Linley and Irina.
Linley also drew out a drop of his own Heart Blood. After teaching Irina the incantation for forming the pact, he merged their Heart Blood together.
Then, Linley and Irina held each other's hands and softly chanted the incantation for forming the Pact of Mindscape.
An arcane aura swirled around them. They felt their bond with one another grow deeper, their minds become more closely connected, as though the other were another version of themselves.
They could directly feel each other's emotions. It