Ten Thousand Etchings Arrow, Last Minute Preparations

Two days later…

Inside the Godhand Bazaar…

Kieran panted while sitting in place with large beads of sweat dripping down his forehead. As he continued to focus on the task at hand, eight equidistant rings rotated around his arm.

Each layer rotated in opposite directions. 

So while the first ring spun clockwise, the second ring spun counterclockwise, and so on.

However, the swiftness of each rotation was excruciatingly slow, requiring attentive focus to perceive the motion.

Unfortunately, the rate of rotation was a sign of expertise when it came to the Eighth Supreme Cipher of Eni. 

Needless to say, within the two days of training that Agatha placed him under, while Kieran had become skilled enough to complete the cipher, his prowess with it wasn't that great.

Still, Agatha revealed a pleased smile as she stood before Kieran with crossed arms.