บท 172: Blood Vortex

Khan spent the following days getting accustomed to the [Blood Shield], but it turned out that it didn't need much work. The technique already existed inside him. He only had to move it in the intended spots to make it manifest its effects.

The branches of the Niqols' old ways carried drawbacks, gory rituals, and steep requirements, but they felt terrific once mastered. Khan had basically obtained a spell that didn't require concentration, practice, or unique movements. Committing mistakes was even impossible since the ability technically was already active.

Khan could understand that Ambassador Yeza had given him the chance to activate the [Blood Shield] right away on purpose. She seemed to care about his performance in the crisis, which only revealed how scary that event could be.