Despite unleashing two complex mana techniques simultaneously, Alan didn't feel the slightest discomfort.
It was, in large part, thanks to the balancing effect of Lumen Sancta's Originmana. The sacred staff helped bear the brunt of the pressure, easing the strain on his body and mind.
As Alan observed the way mana circulated within the staff, he began to glean new insights—fresh comprehension of mana manipulation took root in his heart.
And when both Mana Compression and mana Overpressure reached their peaks, Alan suddenly opened his eyes.
A faint golden glint shimmered from his pupils, echoing the radiance emanating from the blade of Lumen Sancta.
At that moment, there was no trace of confusion in his gaze, no madness, no turmoil.
Only calm.
Only clarity.
In his eyes, two rotating six-pointed star arrays shimmered in radiant prismatic hues.
