First, he traced the foundational rune: [Fire]. It blossomed smoothly beneath his mental touch, instantly resonating with the larger Affinity Rune and sending a ripple of warmth throughout his Sea of Consciousness.
The sensation was gentle, pleasant, yet vividly powerful—like holding a tiny star within his grasp.
Next came [Ignite]. Orion focused intently, feeling the rune spark gently into existence beside [Fire]. The combination created a tiny flare of elemental resonance, an unmistakable sign of a connection.
Already, he felt mana flowing naturally between the runes, weaving seamlessly together.
Finally, he carefully etched the third primary rune—[Burst]—with the utmost precision. This rune stabilized the previously formed connection, balancing the latent power.
The moment [Burst] settled into place, the trio of runes pulsed gently with a golden-red glow, synchronizing in perfect harmony.
'So far, so good,' Orion thought, relief and quiet satisfaction filling his heart.
