As the words escaped his lips, Ulric's eyes snapped shut, furrows forming across his face.
The moment he issued the command, he could feel the different elements of the talents he wielded stir restlessly within him, almost as if a seal placed over them had been lifted.
Given how rapidly they churned inside him, he supposed it wouldn't be long before they exploded outward.
Thankfully, he had done a little research and knew this was normal. All he had to do was sit still and relax, letting the change unfold naturally.
But as time slowly slipped by, with several minutes passing this way, the looks of curiosity plastered across the crowd gradually washed away, replaced by doubt as hushed whispers began to spread.
"Why is it taking so long?"
"You don't think the lord failed or can't breakthrough?"
"Hmph!? What nonsense are you spouting? There is no failing when it comes to the lord!"
