Chapter 66) Glacial Glory.

"System?"

[Hello, Xavier. It appears you're under duress.]

Xavier rolled his eyes, and even though the system certainly couldn't see that, it felt appropriate.

"Yes, I'm under duress." Xavier used his mind to communicate. "The chains around my wrists and the fact that I've been kidnapped by a psychopathic mystic is enough proof. Tell me something I don't know. Like say, how can I get myself out of this mess?"

[There's no possible way, Xavier. The chains around your wrist had been enchanted to remove all the mana sparks from your core and prevent you from absorbing sparks from the environment. Your mana bar is empty and your health points is critically low.]

"What does that mean for me? Am I doomed?"

[Yes, you are doomed, Xavier. You won't be able to summon the Gild Gaters, and perform other offensive skills that require mana sparks to fuel their impact.]