speaks softly, fidgeting with his shirt "You feel the gravity of this moment? It's... overwhelming."
listening intently "I feel it. The weight of our legacy, the pressure to continue life... It's immense."
takes a deep breath, eyes flickering nervously "I've been thinking about what we need to do. We can't just blindly follow tradition.
leaning in closer "What do you propose?"
pauses for a moment, gathering their thoughts "We need to be strategic. We have to choose the right candidates for the ceremony.
"How do we determine who is best suited?"
leans forward, speaking quickly "We need to evaluate their physical strength, mental resilience, and emotional stability.
"And how do we test for those qualities?"
grabs a small tablet from their pocket "I've already started compiling a list of potential candidates.
hands over the tablet, their fingers trembling slightly "Here, take a look. I've included detailed information on each candidate's strengths and weaknesses.
scrolls through the tablet, nodding thoughtfully "This is comprehensive. You've done your research."
leans in closer, voice barely above a whisper "But there's something else we need to consider...something that goes beyond physical and mental qualities."
hesitates for a moment, then speaks softly "Their heart... their spirit. We need to choose individuals who embody the essence of life.
"Spirit...that’s going to be challenging to measure."
pauses, then suddenly brightens with an idea "I think I know a way...the spiritual aura they emit can be measured through meditation."
"Meditation? How do you propose we do that?"
stands up, gesturing towards a nearby room "We need to set up a meditation chamber.
"A meditation chamber? Let's do it."
As Aiden and Razorkd set up the meditation chamber, they discover an ancient text that reveals a forbidden technique to enhance spiritual aura.
excitedly "This text...it's ancient! What secrets does it hold?"
eyes widening with excitement "It's the lost art of the Aura Forge! This technique could amplify the spiritual energy of our candidates exponentially."
"Aura Forge? This could change everything."
starts gathering various herbs and crystals needed for the Aura Forge ritual "We need to prepare the chamber for the ritual.
arranges the herbs and crystals in a specific pattern on the altar "The Aura Forge ritual must be performed with precision.