[The Prince Who Was Promised]

"...Is this how you do it right?"

"....."

No words came out of my mouth as I looked at the small symbol that glowed blue in Ashlyn's hands.

It was the basic symbol used to move the flow of mana from the body to the environment.

...But still, it's hard to imagine, let alone manifest them.

...And she did that on her fifth try.

...Is this how geniuses are?

[...Come on, don't overreact, you were able to do that as well.]

'El, you don't have to comfort me.'

I mean, I was learning about Runic symbol since I was a child even though I couldn't use them.

"Az?" I shifted my focus back to Ashlyn as her golden eyes blinked innocently.

"...Yeah, that's how you do it," I replied with a light smile, nodding my head.

She beamed blissfully, clapping her hands in excitement and smiling proudly.

"...Okay." Calming herself down, she whispered, tucking her caramel hair properly, "...So, what's next?"