The Second Stage

(Long chapter, basically 2-in-1 compared to normal works. Reminder that SS cost is automatic, not picked by me, and based on 200 word count intervals)

"Groan…"

As the cool, peaceful Aura that Dorian spread swept over the downed Shade Martial Artist, the Shade shifted, moaning. The Aura seemed to focus on this Shade, infusing within his body.

Normally, an Aura like this could be seen as an attack if it tried to manipulate anything other than Dorian's appearance. The attack would be subtle enough that most wouldn't notice it and would only passively resist it. If their soul was weaker than Dorian's, they would fall victim to the effects of the Ability.

However, sufficiently strong souls could still resist parts of the effects, weakening it greatly. All of the Lord Class Mystic Martial Artists here had powerful wills and strong souls. Dorian's Calm Aura would normally have only a slight effect on them.