Chapter 106.1 - A small talk

I sat on the edge of my bed, holding the Mana Infusion Elixir in my hand. The liquid inside the vial glowed faintly, a promise of the power it held. There was no need for complex rituals or precise timing; the elixir was already refined and ready for consumption.

I uncorked the vial and brought it to my lips, drinking the elixir in one smooth motion. The taste was surprisingly mild, almost sweet, with a hint of something I couldn't quite place. As the elixir flowed down my throat, I felt a warmth spreading through my chest, radiating outward to the rest of my body.

I lay back on my bed, closing my eyes as I let the elixir do its work. The warmth intensified, and I felt my mana reserves expanding, accommodating more energy than ever before. But then, something unexpected happened.

In the darkness behind my closed eyes, a small crescent moon began to form. Its silver light was soft yet mesmerizing, and it seemed to pulse with an energy that called to me.