I instructed Ren, "Think of it like pulling water from a sponge. Imagine the fire as energy flowing into you, circulating within, not burning but merging with your inner mana. Visualize it blending, harmonizing with your being."
He hesitated for a moment, his brow furrowed in concentration. With a deep breath, he closed his eyes, forming the fireball again. This time, he seemed more focused. As the flames danced in his palm, I sensed a change in his approach.
"Okay, feeling it," Ren muttered, his voice determined. His posture shifted, indicating a willingness to try this new perspective.
The fireball glowed brighter, and gradually, I sensed the energy streaming into him, not as a destructive force but as an integration, merging with his inner mana.
He frowned slightly, as if concentrating harder. It was as though he was channeling the flames into himself, converting it into an inner force rather than an external manifestation.