After the ritual had commenced, Kai and Nyx stood solemnly around the intricately carved magic circle, etched into the cold stone floor with glowing ancient runes.
The symbols shimmered and pulsated violently, flaring between bursts of black and white light, as though two opposing forces were trying to devour each other. The entire chamber trembled with raw energy.
"In the name of the Sacred Arcane Order, I—Kai Frostblade—do hereby relinquish all command, control, and spiritual binding over my servant, Aether!" Kai declared in a strong, unwavering voice, pushing his arm forward. "With full awareness and uncoerced will, I offer him to Nyx Shadowfall, by right of ritual and law!"
His voice echoed like thunder, resonating with the magic circle's rhythm. His clothes rippled around him as if caught in a storm, while strands of his hair floated, lifted by unseen forces.
Energy surged from the core of the circle, reaching out in jagged lines of light like veins awakening.
