218 Spellcraft

"Then let's get to the spell itself," said Li.

"An acceptable proposition," said the clone.

There was a bit of a pause which Li broke by asking, "So, how does this work?"

The clone balanced the droplet of black water between his palms and looked at it, its shadowed face flickering with intent. The droplet shimmered and flickered like a hazy mirage, and then gained color. Bright and changing colors – energy in pure flux.

"The power is ready for fashioning. I merely require your specifications."

"Well, obviously, the first step is something that can easily counter the demonrot," said Li.

"A fine first step. Direct immunity? Or a varying degree of resistance? The latter would require less magical energy to create."