In a workshop at the Sari family mansion in Backlund's West Borough, Abner was carefully carving runes into a bell, fixing in place a ritual to summon a Magic Wolf Spirit.
Four identical bells lay beside his hand.
After obtaining the separated Beyonder Characteristic, Abner had left the Harvest Church. Rather than Teleporting straight to Tosk, he had come to the Sari family's workshop to make a few items that could summon a Messenger.
At the workbench, Abner used Simulation to reproduce an Artisan's abilities. Drawing on his Spirituality, knowledge, and prepared design, with a steam-powered mechanical arm to assist him, he inscribed both sides of the bell with symbols corresponding to Numerology, magical signs, and ancient incantations.
Once he finished the final stroke, Abner, his mind somewhat drained, shut off the mechanical arm's power source and began pouring Spirituality into the bell.
The bell was shaped like a chime, though no metal clapper hung inside it. Under the influence of his Spirituality, it still gave off a series of clear rings that seemed to come from nowhere in particular.
Clang! Clang! Clang...
At the sound, an eight-legged Magic Wolf Spirit emerged from the void. It gave the "master" who had summoned it a remarkably human look of resignation.
After all, this had happened four times already. Even a husky's temperament had its limits.
"Thanks for the effort!" Abner rubbed its head, which felt fluffy despite being a spirit, then ended the summoning and sent it back to the Spirit World.
"Five bells... That should be enough." As Abner tidied the workshop, he considered who needed one. "If Xio wants to find me, she can pray directly to Mr. Fool. She doesn't need this... The same goes for Klein.
"So before my teacher returns to Backlund, I only need to