Ayen ignored the ringing in his ears and the voice, which became increasingly agitated. They did not resemble Devion's voice anymore, but instead a combination of various voices.
Ayen could not help but clench his teeth from the uncomfortable feeling the voice gave him. It was not just grating to the ears; they were noises that seemed not meant for the ears or any individual to hear.
Voices laced with corruption.
A sting throbbed in Ayen's eardrums until he could only hear static in his ears. He felt something drip from his ears, which he suspected was blood.
Not long after, Ayen felt the same with his nose, now having a nosebleed.
It was painful, yes, but Ayen could adapt to such pain quickly. He began to clear his mind again, seeking help with the core.
Recklessly using it could prove taxing with his wavelength, but he had no choice. He had to complete the first guiding session with this curse as soon as possible.
