"Tell us! What do you need to get this thing started?" the Alpha King demanded, barely containing his urgency.
Everyone present was just as impatient. They were all prepared to jump into action the moment Archmage Elric told them what he needed. No one wanted to waste another second when the two missing princes could be in danger.
"That... I'll need a sample of the children's blood to imprint their life signatures onto the magical tool," Archmage Elric explained.
As he spoke, his hand slowly moved across the surface of the magical orb, his fingers tracing its intricate engravings. A faint white glow gradually seeped from within, while ancient incantations began spilling from his lips. His voice was initially low and measured, but it grew increasingly louder as the chanting progressed.
