Hearing this low whisper, almost a mumble to herself, Roland's eyes suddenly brightened.
He took a step forward and instinctively lowered his voice, asking with a hint of barely concealed urgency.
"My soul... is there something wrong with it?"
Ever since the day he forced himself to use Fate Deviation and strike a deal with Phaethon, a tiny yet stubborn "crack" deep within his soul had been a constant shadow.
It didn't directly affect Roland's daily activities or his clarity of thought. The potential weakness it created—a reduced resistance to Spiritual Attacks due to his damaged soul—had long been compensated for and concealed by Sanctuary of Indomitable and Master of Shadows.
However, the invisible shackles it placed upon his Casting Ability, as well as the many Skills and Traits closely tied to his Spiritual Power, remained a constant burden.
