These Demons Do it for Free

The power borrowed from the first demon, Seir, the Duke of Origins, was mobility. Seir's mana specialized in movement, enabling it to flow more freely than any other. This made it perfect for shooting mana bullets and enhancing physical agility.

The power granted by the second demon, Leraje, the Marquis of Hunting, was poison. Leraje’s mana carried a toxic property that weakened any target upon contact. This made it exceptionally suitable as the basis for my mana bullets.

Using these abilities, my main attack — the mana bullet — was a blend of both demons' powers.

Then, there was the third demon, Procell, the Duke of Baths. Surprisingly, the power I borrowed from her wasn’t control over water.

With the pact, our souls became linked, allowing me a glimpse of Procell's essence, through which I manifested the most suitable power for demonic magic.

And thus, my third demonic spell was born: *Ghost of the Dream* (*유몽*).

*[Hahaha! How is it, my bound one! Does the endless torrent, vast as the celestial seas, not make you tremble with the thrill of my infinite power?]*

The sound of water I heard when summoning Procell wasn’t real; it was an auditory illusion. This was a passive effect of Procell's powers. Perhaps her fundamental strength was closer to illusion magic than water manipulation.

At a certain level, illusion magic could manifest physically, able to exert real force on the world. And Procell’s illusion magic had reached that level.

However, my current skill in this magic was nowhere near Procell's level. My *Ghost of the Dream* couldn't yet achieve full illusion manifestation.

But what if her mana’s intrinsic control over water combined with my illusion? Then, illusions built upon real water could materialize.

In short, *“I can pull off an illusionary water technique — if there’s actual water nearby.”*@@novelbin@@

If I develop *Ghost of the Dream* further, I might eventually manage *“illusionary water without any actual water around”*, but for now, this was enough.

*“But for now, this will do.”*