Wuuuong...!

The imprint of Umbra shone brightly as the green light transformed into a silver string. Theo felt his mental strength being sucked into it. It might be a minor undertaking for Jerem, but it was a daunting task for Theo. However, this was natural. After all, interfering with a soul was only possible after becoming a real transcendent in the realm of the 9th Circle. Theo wouldn’t be able to try it at all if it wasn’t for Umbra.

Stay focused. Sister will die if I make one misstep!

There was no second time. Veronica’s life was at stake, so Theo threw everything he had into his focus. Theo sighed with relief as the light from his right hand entered Veronica’s heart.

“Okay, step one is successful.”

Their two souls were connected. Now if he did the rest properly, Veronica’s soul would be bound to his.

“Huuu―...”

One last deep breath. He couldn’t afford a moment like this later on. Theo held his breath as he concentrated his remaining mental power on the imprint...