Akasha’s Eyes (1)

Alastor's mind raced as he assessed the chaos unfolding before him, his Sage's Eyes automatically analyzing every detail with the precision that had made him one of the world's most formidable mages.

'I could forcefully terminate the ritual,' he thought grimly, magical power gathering around him like a storm barely held in check. 'But the backlash would likely destroy not just the hall, but Arthur himself. His mana circuits would fry completely.'

His gaze shifted to the small figure clinging desperately to Arthur's unconscious form—a girl with violet hair and golden eyes whose presence pressed against his senses like a blade drawn across silk. The power radiating from her was unmistakable, ancient and profound despite her childlike appearance.

'A qilin.'