Meanwhile.
Siglos limped back to the forge, panting slightly.
"...I...I shouldn't move around t-too much. M-making t-that ring...drained m-me more t-then I thought..." Siglos murmured to himself. Gripping one of the chairs around the smithing area, he threw himself onto it, leaning against the adjacent wall. He closed his eyes, breathing softly as he pressed his face against the solid material.
"...N-no. I...I shouldn't rest now. N...not while Slyvia and the rest are fighting..." Siglos murmured. He took a deep breath, before reaching into his bag, taking out a small, blue vial. It was a type of mana stimulant, one that would temporarily alleviate some of the fatigue he felt. He hadn't crafted it himself, instead, he had bought it from a merchant at one of the trading ports he occasionally visited. It was potent, but it could only be taken in moderation. Extended exposure had several, nasty side effects, and could even lead to mana sickness if the user overexerted.
Siglos hesitated for a moment, before breathing out. Tipping the vial upward slightly, he opened his mouth, letting a few drops fall onto his tongue. This was the only dosage he was comfortable taking, and while, it wasn't as effective as taking the entire potion, Siglos could already feel a portion of his fatigue slowly melt away. Gingerly, he stood up to his feet, breathing out.
"...A-alright....I-I can get to work..." Siglos said quietly. He opened his bag, taking out several small tools before placing them on a nearby table. Rolling up his sleeves, he began working on another batch of enchanted rings.
